PQRI bonus money still possible

Why This Topic Matters

PQRI participation could affect Medicare bonus payments for individual providers and practices. Understanding the available reporting pathways, eligible professionals, and official CMS resources helps readers determine whether the article applies to their workflow and reporting strategy.

Article Sections

1. PQRI bonus opportunity and program background

   Introduces the Medicare PQRI program, its status in 2008-2009, and the general idea of bonus eligibility. It sets the context for different reporting timelines and participation options.

2. Reporting options and measures groups

   Summarizes the broad categories of PQRI reporting discussed in the article, including claims-based and registry-based approaches. It also explains the article’s focus on measures groups as a reporting pathway.

3. How to start reporting now

   Describes a general workflow for practices that are beginning PQRI participation late in the year. The section focuses on organizing records, scheduling patients, and preparing claims submission processes.

4. Official resources

   Lists CMS and related reference materials for PQRI participation, implementation support, and program updates. It points readers to official documentation and educational resources.

5. PQRI: Your non-physician providers can participate too

   Explains that participation is not limited to physicians and identifies broad categories of other eligible professionals. The section emphasizes how participation is associated with individual providers within a practice.