Choose frequently performed services for your cross-cutting measure to ace PQRS

Why This Topic Matters

Selecting an appropriate cross-cutting measure affects whether a practice meets PQRS reporting requirements and avoids payment adjustment risk. The article is relevant to groups trying to align quality reporting with routine clinical operations and existing data capture processes.

Article Sections

1. Cross-cutting measure overview for 2016

   Introduces the 2016 cross-cutting measure set, reporting expectations, and eligibility considerations for Medicare patient volume.

2. Examples of measures with broad applicability

   Describes general categories of measures that may apply across specialties and settings, including preventive care, immunization-related, and referral-related topics.

3. 5 tips to master cross-cutting measures

   Presents practical guidance for selecting measures that match routine workflows, documentation practices, and reporting tools already in use.

4. Capture the full scope of the measure and incorporate any new activities into your workflow

   Explains the importance of aligning documentation and workflow with the measure specification and existing quality capture processes.

5. Choose a measure that overlaps with other measures

   Discusses how cross-cutting measures may align with other quality reporting initiatives already supported by EHR or clinical quality reporting systems.