decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2010 Issue 12 (December)
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Article Overview
This article summarizes the 2011 PQRI measure set and points readers to CMS resources for the official specifications and related reporting documents. It is aimed at clinicians and coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the reporting program and locate the appropriate guidance for measure selection and reporting support. The discussion stays at a high level and focuses on the availability of measures, denominator concepts, and where to find the full CMS materials.
Why This Topic Matters
Quality reporting participation depends on using the correct CMS measure guidance and understanding which reporting options apply to a clinician’s practice. This article helps readers orient themselves to the 2011 program and find the official source documents.
What You Will Learn
- What the 2011 PQRI measure set covers
- How CMS measure resources are organized
- Why denominator information matters in quality reporting
- Where to find official reporting specifications and release notes
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians
- Medical coders
- Quality reporting staff
- Practice administrators
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