decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 12 (December)
NPPs have expanded PQRI op-tions in 2008
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Article Overview
This article covers the 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) from the perspective of non-physician practitioners (NPPs). It explains why new reporting opportunities mattered, how practices were encouraged to evaluate measure selection, what broad types of documentation and reporting considerations were involved, and how scope of practice and internal workflow affected participation. The piece is useful for medical practices, coders, billers, and quality-reporting staff who supported PQRI reporting for NPPs.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices understand the general workflow and planning considerations for PQRI participation by NPPs, including measure selection, reporting patterns, and documentation preparation.
Article Sections
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PQRI opportunities for non-physician practitioners
Introduces the 2008 PQRI changes affecting NPP participation and the overall reason the reporting options expanded. Summarizes the broad types of measures involved.
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Three-step process for getting NPPs ready for PQRI
Outlines the planning approach recommended for practices, including choosing measures, reviewing requirements, and preparing documentation. Focuses on the general workflow rather than specific measure details.
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Select the best measures
Discusses how practices were advised to review available measure specifications and compare options for their providers. Includes general guidance about selecting measures appropriate to the work already being performed.
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Look at each measure's requirements
Explains the need to review patient demographics, related coding information, and reporting frequency when evaluating measures. Highlights that some measures had different reporting patterns across the year.
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Think about how to document
Covers planning for documentation and staff workflow so reporting could be captured efficiently. Mentions practical preparation for recording whether a required action was performed.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2008 PQRI changes affected NPP participation
- What broad factors to review when comparing reporting measures
- Why documentation planning mattered for PQRI reporting
- How reporting responsibilities could vary within a practice
Who Should Read This
- Non-physician practitioners
- Physician practices
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Quality reporting staff
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