decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 7 (July)
CMS proposes to add 22 PQRI measures, remove 7 in 2010
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Article Overview
This article summarizes proposed 2010 CMS Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) changes. It is aimed at providers, coders, quality reporting staff, and compliance teams who track reporting measures and need to understand the scope of additions, reporting pathways, measure groups, and retirements discussed in the proposed fee schedule.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRI updates affect quality reporting portfolios and the set of measures organizations may report in the coming year. Knowing what is being added, grouped, or retired helps teams evaluate reporting readiness and monitor changes that may affect quality program planning.
What You Will Learn
- What categories of PQRI measures are being added or retired in the proposed 2010 update
- Which reporting pathways are discussed for the 2010 measure set
- Which broad clinical areas are represented among the proposed measures and measure groups
- Which existing measures are scheduled for retirement
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Quality reporting staff
- Compliance teams
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
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