PQRI

Why This Topic Matters

The piece explains a pending federal update that could affect quality reporting options, measure availability, and pathology billing workflows for prostate-related services. It matters to practices monitoring Medicare reporting requirements, code changes, and upcoming rulemaking timelines.

Article Sections

1. PQRI measure changes

   Overview of proposed changes to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, including the size of the measure set and timing of bonus payment changes. Also notes specialty-relevant measure additions and removals discussed in the proposed rule.

2. Prostate saturation sampling

   Discussion of proposed Medicare billing changes related to prostate saturation biopsy pathology services. Covers the affected service area, the proposed replacement structure, and implementation timing in the rulemaking process.