PQRS in 2015 will require care in measures selection to avoid 2 pay cuts

Why This Topic Matters

Practices that rely on PQRS reporting need to adapt to new measure requirements, revised measure groups, and expanded value modifier applicability. Understanding these changes helps organizations prepare for compliance and avoid payment adjustments.

Article Sections

1. 5 key changes to note for 2015

   Introduces the major 2015 program changes that practices should review when planning reporting and compliance activities.

2. Report nine measures to avoid penalties

   Discusses the updated reporting expectations for avoiding quality reporting penalties and the role of applicability validation review.

3. Include at least one cross-cutting measure

   Covers the addition of cross-cutting measures and how they relate to face-to-face visits and registry support considerations.

4. Measures groups were redefined and four were deleted

   Summarizes changes to measures groups, including redefinition, deletions, and newly added groups.

5. Watch out for the value-modifier adjustment

   Explains how the value modifier changes for 2015 and how practice size affects potential payment adjustments.