decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 9 (September)
Your PQRI incentive check, feedback report on track to arrive this fall
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Article Overview
This article explains upcoming CMS communications related to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), including incentive payment timing, feedback report availability, report access, and related administrative updates. It is relevant to physicians, group practices, billing staff, and coding professionals who track Medicare quality reporting programs and want to monitor payment and reporting status.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRI payment and feedback report timing can affect how providers verify reporting results, confirm incentive amounts, and plan for future participation in Medicare quality programs.
Article Sections
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PQRI incentive payments and feedback report timing
Discusses CMS timing updates for incentive payments and feedback reports tied to the PQRI program. Includes general information about payment processing and report availability.
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Rerun of 2007 PQRI claims and archived reports
Covers CMS plans to review earlier PQRI claims again and notes the status of archived report access. Describes where older reports may no longer be available.
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Accessing PQRI reports and getting help
Explains the general process for reaching the PQRI portal and obtaining support for access issues. Includes contact information for technical assistance.
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Editor's note on upcoming PQRI program changes
Mentions a related educational event focused on proposed PQRI program changes and future incentive planning. Provides context for ongoing program updates.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is communicating PQRI incentive payment timing
- When feedback reports are expected to be available
- How providers can access PQRI reports through the portal
- What administrative updates affect archived or rerun PQRI reporting
- Where to find support for PQRI portal access issues
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Group practices
- Medical billing staff
- Coders and coding managers
- Practice administrators
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