CMS pushes PQRI reporting via registries for 2009

Article Overview

This article reviews CMS guidance and announcements affecting Physician Quality Reporting Initiative participation in 2009 and 2010. It explains the agency’s emphasis on registry-based reporting, its testing of electronic health record submission, and the expansion of measure options intended to broaden participation across specialties. It is relevant for physician practices, quality-reporting staff, registry vendors, and coding/billing professionals tracking CMS quality program updates.