decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 7 (July)
CMS issues guidance to align meaningful use, PQRS electronic reporting
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Article Overview
This article covers proposed CMS and Medicare physician fee schedule guidance aimed at standardizing electronic quality reporting through certified EHR technology. It discusses the broader policy context, including meaningful use, PQRS, CEHRT, QRDA reporting categories, and related federal health IT standards. The piece is relevant for clinicians, practice managers, billing and quality reporting staff, and health IT stakeholders who need to understand how evolving Medicare reporting requirements may affect electronic submissions and vendor capabilities.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because changes in Medicare reporting standards can affect whether practices, vendors, and EHR systems can submit required quality data without disruptions. It helps readers follow how federal guidance may influence compliance planning and reporting workflows.
Article Sections
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Proposed Medicare guidance and reporting alignment
Introduces the proposed rule and its purpose in bringing related electronic reporting programs into closer alignment. Discusses the broader Medicare and health IT context surrounding the guidance.
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Get your reporting systems in line
Addresses certified EHR technology expectations and the intended relationship between reporting programs and vendor capabilities. Covers the general framework for standardized submission support and federal reporting standards.
What You Will Learn
- The policy context behind proposed changes to Medicare electronic reporting requirements
- How certified EHR technology fits into quality reporting alignment efforts
- Which federal health IT organizations and standards are part of the discussion
- Why practices may need to monitor upcoming reporting and testing developments
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Quality reporting staff
- Medical coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health IT professionals
- EHR vendors
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