PQRI: Money For 2007 Bonuses Is Guaranteed …quot; But 2008 Funds Aren't

Why This Topic Matters

PQRI participation affects Medicare quality reporting compliance, physician feedback, and bonus eligibility. Understanding CMS updates helps practices monitor reporting obligations and prepare for possible changes in measure sets and data submission methods.

Article Sections

1. Overview of PQRI bonus funding and reporting updates

   Introduces CMS guidance on payment timing, reporting feedback, and prospective program changes for Medicare quality reporting. It frames the main policy updates discussed in the article.

2. Interim reports

   Covers CMS efforts related to midyear feedback reports for participating physicians and practices. The section focuses on the general reporting concept and implementation status.

3. 2008 PQRI reporting

   Summarizes discussion of possible changes to the reporting program for the following year. It notes the broader direction of measure additions and participation growth.

4. Additional channels for reporting

   Describes potential alternate data submission pathways under consideration, including electronic records and registry-based reporting. The section addresses possible future reporting infrastructure.