decisionhealth Newsletters, decisionhealth - 2010 Issue 12 (December)
Getting paid: Quality reporting bonus will be 30% easier to obtain in 2011
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Article Overview
This article summarizes 2011 updates to Medicare’s Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) under the Physician Fee Schedule. It explains the program changes at a high level, including the revised reporting threshold for claim-based reporting, expanded group practice participation, and the addition and continuation of measures and measure groups. The piece is relevant to physicians, group practices, and coding/billing professionals who track quality-reporting requirements.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRS requirements can affect whether eligible professionals and group practices qualify for incentive payments. Understanding the 2011 changes helps practices evaluate reporting methods and determine whether their current quality-reporting workflow aligns with CMS rules.
What You Will Learn
- How PQRS changed for 2011
- Which reporting methods were affected by the revised threshold
- How group practice participation expanded
- That new measures were added for 2011
- Which measure groups continued into the 2011 reporting period
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Group practices
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Quality reporting staff
- Practice administrators
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