PQRS: Transition to registry or GPRO to ensure compliance, minimize burden

Why This Topic Matters

Reporting requirements, timelines, and participation options can affect a practice’s ability to avoid penalties and qualify for incentives. Understanding the general structure of PQRS reporting helps practices evaluate whether claims, registry, group reporting, or electronic methods are the best fit.

Article Sections

1. Claims-based PQRS reporting changes

   Discusses the shift away from claims-based reporting and summarizes CMS actions that affect this reporting pathway. It places the changes in the context of broader PQRS compliance requirements.

2. Registry reporting advantages and requirements

   Covers registry-based PQRS reporting as an alternative method and describes its general administrative workflow. The section also outlines why some practices consider registry reporting more successful than claims reporting.

3. Group practice reporting and EHR reporting options

   Reviews other PQRS participation pathways available to practices with multiple eligible professionals and discusses the role of electronic reporting. It compares these options at a general level without replacing the full article’s guidance.

4. Minimum reporting expectations and applicability questions

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of minimum reporting thresholds and the common concern that no measures apply to a specialty. It also references tools and resources that help practices review their reporting options.

5. Special considerations for physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners

   Addresses a reporting issue affecting certain nonphysician practitioners and notes that some measure categories are no longer treated the same for these providers. The section points to example measure areas discussed in the article.