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2013 Quality Reporting Programs Matrix (04-02-2013)

This matrix provides practical summaries of three quality reporting programs—the Value Modifier, Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), and the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program—that affect payments to physicians and other eligible professionals.  To view click on the document titled "2013 Quality Reporting Programs Matrix" in the "Downloads" section on the "Educational Resources" page at left.

Updated!  The Comment Period Ends on April 8, 2013 for the Request for Information -- CMS-3276-NC (Announcement Posted on 02-07-2013, Updated on 03-13-2013)

CMS has published a request for information that solicits ways in which an eligible professional (EP) might use the clinical quality measures (CQM) data reported to specialty boards, specialty societies, regional health care quality organizations or other non-federal reporting programs to also report under the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), as well as the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. It also solicits ways by which the entities already collecting CQM data for other reporting programs to submit this data on behalf of EPs and group practices for reporting under the PQRS and the EHR Incentive Program. It also requests information regarding section 601(b) of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 which provides for treating an EP as satisfactorily reporting data on quality measures if the EP is satisfactorily participating in a qualified clinical data registry.  The deadline to receive comments is April 8, 2013.  To view click on the link entitled "Request for Information--CMS-3276-NC" in the "Related Links" section on the "Statute Regulation Program" page on the PQRS website. 

Updated!  2014 eRx Payment Adjustment Feedback Report User Guide  (03-05-2013)

The "2014 eRx Payment Adjustment Feedback Report User Guide" document has been updated and posted in the "Downloads" section on the "Payment Adjustment Information" section  page at left. 

Tips for Using the Quality Reporting Communication Support Page (03-05-2013)

A document titled "Tips for Using the Quality Reporting Communication Support Page" has been posted in the "Downloads" section on the "Educational Resources" and "Payment Adjustment Information" page at left. This document provides tips for entering an eRx Hardship Exemption Request to avoid the 2014 eRx Payment Adjustment, a PQRS/eRx Feedback Report Request, a PQRS Informal Review Request and a Self-Nomination Request.  Please note self-nomination only applies to certain entities, including Maintenance of Certification Boards, Registries, EHR vendors and group practices wishing to participating in the Group Practice Reporting Option (GPRO).