Proposed changes to PQRS reporting likely to add costs, burdens for practices

Why This Topic Matters

Practices that participate in Medicare quality reporting need to understand proposed program changes that could alter reporting workload, documentation processes, and payment risk. The article helps readers assess operational impact and prepare for possible changes in how quality data may be collected and submitted.

Article Sections

1. Overview of proposed PQRS changes

   Summarizes the CMS proposal and the overall reporting changes under consideration for the 2014 fee schedule. It frames the administrative and operational impact for practices.

2. Measure reporting expectations and domains

   Discusses the proposed reporting structure, including the broader measure expectations and the general categories of domains CMS wants practices to use when reporting.

3. Registry and survey-based reporting options

   Reviews proposed changes affecting registry reporting and survey vendor pathways, along with the general implications for data submission methods and supporting tools.