On July 25, 2013, CMS is hosting a provider call on “CMS Proposals for Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 2014 Proposed Rule.”
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CMS Call on PQRS Reporting and the Value-based Payment Modifier (July 31)
On July 31, 2013, CMS is hosting a National Provider Call entitled “Choosing Your Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Group Reporting Mechanism and Implications for the Value-based Payment Modifier.” The target audience for the call is physicians and physician group practices, practice managers, medical and specialty societies, and payers/insurers.
CMS Call on PQRS and eRx Incentive Program Payment Adjustment (June 18)
A June 18, 2013 CMS National Provider Call will provide a general overview on the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) payment adjustment and the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program payment adjustment, as well as specifics on the 2015 PQRS and 2014 eRx adjustments, including eligibility, how to avoid future payment adjustments, key points, and tips…
CMS Accepting Suggestions for Potential PQRS Measures
CMS is now accepting quality measure suggestions for potential inclusion in the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in future years. In particular, CMS is seeking outcome-based quality measures addressing measure and performance gaps, including clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, care coordination, safety, appropriateness, efficiency, and patient experience and engagement. Measure suggestions will be accepted until July…
CMS Call: PQRS Group Practice Reporting Option and Registry Reporting (April 16).
On April 16, 2013, CMS is holding a National Provider Call on the 2013 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) claims-based reporting. The call will provide an overview of reporting requirements and criteria for satisfactorily reporting for Group Practice Reporting Option and Registry.
CMS Call: “2013 PQRS and eRx Claims-Based Reporting Made Simple” (March 19)
CMS is hosting a call on March 19, 2013 to discuss the 2013 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) claims-based reporting. The call will provide an overview of how to report for PQRS and eRx through claims, including how to start reporting, 2013 reporting periods and frequency, coding/measure specification, and tips for…
CMS Call: How to Avoid a 2014 eRx and 2015 PQRS Payment Adjustment (Feb. 19)
On February 19, 2013, CMS is hosting a national provider call on the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, focusing on how to avoid the 2014 eRx and 2015 PQRS payment adjustment.
PQRS and eRx Incentive Program National Provider Call (Dec. 18)
CMS has scheduled a December 18, 2012 National Provider Call on the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program. The call will provide an overview of the Program Year 2012 Data Submission for the PQRS-Electronic Health Record Incentive Program Pilot and Program Year 2013 self-nomination process for group practice reporting options,…
CMS Issues Final 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule, Including Other Part B Policy Updates
CMS has released its final rule updating the Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS) for 2013 and modifying numerous other Medicare Part B policies. Most significantly, the final rule includes a 26.5% across-the-board cut in physician fee schedule payments as a result of the statutory sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. While Congress is widely expected to mitigate this policy in future legislation, the timing and scope of any such “fix” is highly uncertain. The following are highlights of the sweeping rule:Continue Reading CMS Issues Final 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule, Including Other Part B Policy Updates
CMS Provider Call: PQRS Informal Review (Oct. 23)
CMS is hosting a call on October 23 to provide an overview of the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Informal Review process. Registration is required.
National Provider Call: Physician Quality Reporting System and E-Prescribing Incentive Program (Sept. 25)
CMS will host a National Provider Call on the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program on September 25. The call will provide an overview of the 2011 PQRS and eRx Incentive Payments and Feedback Reports. The call will take place from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM eastern time. Registration…
CMS Invites Suggestions for Potential PQRS Measures
CMS is soliciting quality measure suggestions for potential use in the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and other quality programs in future years. Measures submitted by June 15, 2015 may be considered for inclusion on the 2015 Measures Under Consideration (MUC) list for implementation in PQRS as early as 2017. CMS notes that it will…