Push on to get you to voluntarily report quality measures

Why This Topic Matters

The piece shows how CMS is trying to increase participation in quality reporting and prepare practices for possible future reporting expectations. It matters to organizations that want to understand the operational impact of voluntary quality reporting and the kinds of support materials CMS is providing.

Article Sections

1. CMS efforts to encourage voluntary quality reporting

   Overview of the agency’s outreach around the Physician Voluntary Reporting Program and its attempts to increase participation. Discusses the general purpose of the new forms and their place in CMS reporting initiatives.

2. How the checklist forms are intended to work

   Explains the broad workflow CMS designed for practices using the forms during patient encounters and claim submission. Covers the form types, the intended practice roles, and the reporting process at a high level.

3. Practice feedback and operational concerns

   Summarizes comments from billing and consulting professionals about the usefulness and limitations of the forms. Addresses general concerns about specialty responsibility, hospital-based workflow, and staff training.

4. Example of new forms to help you report quality measures

   Presents a sample measure form included with the article to illustrate the type of checklist CMS developed. Shows the broad quality-reporting context without reproducing detailed guidance.