decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 8 (August)
4 facts that clear up confusing clinical quality measures
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Article Overview
This article explains the basics of clinical quality measures (CQMs) as part of meaningful use reporting for EHR incentives. It is aimed at clinicians, practice managers, and coding or compliance staff who need a plain-language understanding of what CQM reporting involves, how EHR systems handle the data, and what to expect when a system cannot report every available measure. The discussion focuses on general reporting concepts, certification limitations, and the way vendors are expanding support over time.
Why This Topic Matters
CQMs are a required component of meaningful use attestation, so understanding the reporting framework helps practices avoid confusion and better assess whether their EHR system can support compliance.
Article Sections
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CQMs in the meaningful use framework
Introduces clinical quality measures as part of the meaningful use program and describes the overall reporting requirement in broad terms.
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Four facts about reporting CQMs
Presents the article’s main points about how CQM reporting works, including general expectations for practices and EHR systems.
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EHR certification and vendor support
Discusses certification limitations, the role of EHR vendors, and how system updates can expand support for reporting over time.
What You Will Learn
- How CQMs fit into meaningful use reporting
- What practices generally need from their EHR for CQM submission
- Why some systems may not support every available measure
- How vendor updates can affect CQM reporting capabilities
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical office staff
- Compliance professionals
- Health IT staff
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