decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2015 Issue 1 (January)
Check your PQRS care and spending progress as quality reports go online
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Article Overview
This article covers the online release of CMS Quality and Resource Use Reports for Medicare physicians and groups, with emphasis on reviewing practice performance under Physician Quality Reporting System standards and understanding possible future value modifier impacts. It is relevant to physicians, group practices, and coding or compliance professionals who monitor quality reporting, resource use, and Medicare payment adjustments. The article also points readers to access considerations, dashboard features, and report resources.
Why This Topic Matters
The reports can help practices gauge where they stand on quality and spending measures and anticipate Medicare payment adjustments tied to performance. Understanding the scope of the reports is important for planning, compliance, and internal review of practice costs and care patterns.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS Quality and Resource Use Reports are used for
- How physicians and groups can review practice performance information
- How the reports relate to future Medicare value modifier adjustments
- What kinds of care and spending data are available in the reporting tools
- What access resources and user guides are referenced for navigating the system
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical group administrators
- Coding and compliance professionals
- Practice managers
- Quality reporting staff
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