DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2006 Issue 6 (June)
CMS quality data reporting program sees slow start
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Article Overview
This article covers the early rollout of CMS’s Physician Voluntary Reporting Program and the slow uptake among physician practices. It discusses the kinds of operational barriers offices encountered, such as workflow, software, and data-collection issues, and it frames the discussion for readers interested in Medicare quality reporting and pay-for-performance initiatives.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices and coding/billing teams understand the broader reporting environment for CMS quality initiatives and the administrative issues that can affect participation.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS’s voluntary quality reporting program was being adopted in physician offices
- What operational issues were making quality measure reporting difficult
- Why some practices were delaying participation in the program
- What kinds of workflow adjustments offices were considering to support reporting
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice administrators
- Medical billers and coders
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare compliance staff
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