decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2016 Issue 1 (January)
EHR, registry reporting may be a lifeline for practices sunk by PQRS in 2015
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Article Overview
This article discusses practical approaches to 2015 PQRS quality reporting using electronic health records, registries, and qualified clinical data registries. It is aimed at practices and billing/coding staff evaluating reporting options, timelines, costs, and CMS-related resources for meeting quality reporting obligations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices understand the reporting pathways and administrative considerations that affect whether they can complete quality reporting on time and avoid penalties.
Article Sections
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Quality reporting overview
Introduces the 2015 quality reporting context and discusses how practices may use electronic systems or registries to support reporting efforts.
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Use registry to backfill information
Describes situations in which registry reporting may help practices capture reporting credit when information was not consistently documented or transmitted earlier in the year.
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Review data for registry reporting
Covers planning considerations for identifying eligible encounters and understanding measure availability across reporting options.
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Find a registry that fits your practice
Outlines practical factors to review when selecting a registry, including cost, deadlines, support, and alignment with specialty needs.
What You Will Learn
- How EHR and registry-based reporting fit into the 2015 PQRS landscape
- What practice data needs to be reviewed before choosing a reporting approach
- What factors to consider when comparing registries and related reporting vendors
- How CMS resources are used to explore registry and specialty measure options
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Quality reporting staff
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