Four eye-specific PQRI measures retained for 2008

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers quickly determine whether the article applies to ophthalmology PQRI reporting for 2008 and whether they need to review the underlying CMS materials for measure selection and compliance planning.

Article Sections

1. Ophthalmology PQRI measures for 2008

   Introduces the specialty-specific quality reporting measures available to ophthalmologists for the 2008 reporting year and notes that some prior-year measures had expired.

2. Retired ophthalmic measures

   Summarizes the eye-related measures that were no longer available beginning in 2008.

3. CMS program background and reporting context

   Explains the broader PQRI program framework, its Medicare fee-for-service focus, and the federal rulemaking context for the 2008 program.

4. Program resources and reference materials

   Points readers to CMS information sources for additional program details and the 2008 measure specifications.