Answer_Book / Quality_Reporting_Initiatives / PQI Old sections / 2008 alternative reporting – Data Registry Q and A

Why This Topic Matters

Registry-based reporting can affect whether an organization is eligible for quality-reporting incentives and how it prepares and submits data. Understanding the CMS approval process and registry participation timeline helps providers avoid relying on unapproved vendors or incomplete reporting arrangements.

Article Sections

1. 2008 alternative reporting – Data registry Q & A

   Introduces the registry-based reporting option for the 2008 cycle and frames the questions addressed in the article.

2. Registry basics

   Explains what a registry is and describes the general role registries can play in collecting and organizing quality-related data.

3. Measure reporting limits and registry participation

   Summarizes the general expectations around the number and type of measures that may be reported through a registry and the need to meet CMS requirements.

4. Approved registry list and submission process

   Covers the process of identifying CMS-approved registries, enrolling with a registry, and the administrative steps involved in submitting data.

5. Reporting period considerations and vendor status

   Addresses timing questions about year-long reporting and the distinction between existing registry vendors and CMS-selected registry participants.

6. Registry websites and enrollment caution

   Notes the importance of waiting for the official CMS list before relying on a registry’s claims about participation.