decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 8 (August)
Providers can help choose PQRI measures to improve quality at practice
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Article Overview
This article discusses how physician practices can evaluate Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) measures with input from providers and staff, with attention to workflow, data availability, and quality-improvement goals. It also covers the shift toward electronic health record reporting, the role of measure developers, and the broader reporting options CMS was considering for the 2010 reporting year. The piece is aimed at practice managers, physicians, coders, and quality staff who need to understand PQRI participation choices and reporting pathways.
Why This Topic Matters
Choosing the right quality measures and reporting method can affect a practice’s ability to participate successfully in PQRI and support internal quality improvement efforts. The article helps readers understand the operational and program-level considerations involved in selecting measures and reporting through emerging electronic methods.
What You Will Learn
- How practices can approach PQRI measure selection collaboratively
- What operational questions to consider before choosing measures
- How electronic health record and registry reporting fit into PQRI participation
- Why measure developers and CMS resources matter when questions arise
- Which broad categories of measures were identified for EHR reporting consideration
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Office staff
- Medical coders
- Quality improvement staff
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