Earn an extra PQRI bonus through Maintenance of Certification in 2011

Why This Topic Matters

The topic matters because it links physician quality reporting and specialty-board certification activities to potential Medicare bonus payments. Practices following CMS quality programs need to understand the broad requirements and operational implications so they can evaluate whether participation affects their reporting strategy and administrative workload.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the proposed bonus

   Introduces the CMS quality initiative and the general idea of an additional Medicare incentive tied to certification-related participation. It also notes the time and administrative effort that may be involved.

2. How the Maintenance of Certification bonus program works

   Summarizes the general participation framework, including the relationship to annual quality reporting, possible reporting pathways, and the role of specialty-board programs. It also discusses practice assessment and data-submission considerations at a high level.