decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Registry an alternative way to get PQRI data to CMS
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Article Overview
This article explains the registry-based option for submitting Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) data to CMS. It is aimed at physicians, non-physician practitioners, registry vendors, and quality-reporting staff who want a general understanding of how the registry pathway works, what CMS requires, and what steps organizations may need to take to participate.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly assess whether the PQRI registry pathway may be relevant to their reporting strategy and operational planning. The article summarizes the CMS registry approach, timing considerations, approval status, and vendor participation requirements without going into detailed technical instructions.
What You Will Learn
- What a CMS-approved registry is in the context of PQRI reporting
- How registry-based submission differs from other PQRI reporting approaches
- What general participation and approval steps are involved
- What kinds of timing and data-collection considerations may affect reporting
- What CMS expects from registry vendors seeking approval
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Non-physician practitioners
- Quality reporting staff
- Registry vendors
- Practice administrators
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