Spotlight

June 18, 2013 National Provider Call with Question & Answer Session on the Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program; 1:30 - 3:00pm ET. (05-31-2013)

This National Provider Call provides 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 for successful participation. This presentation also provides a list of resources and who to contact for help. A Question & Answer session follows the presentation.

Agenda

• Announcements
• Presentation on PQRS and eRx Incentive Program Payment Adjustment
• Question & Answer Session

Registration: The direct link to register for future calls is http://www.eventsvc.com/blhtechnologies.  

June 5, 2013 National Provider Call Getting Started with PQRS Reporting: Implications for the Value-based Payment Modifier; 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time (05-31-2013)

This National Provider Call covered how to obtain an Individuals Authorized Access to the CMS Computer Services (IACS) account in order for (1) physician group practices to select their CY 2013 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Group Reporting Mechanism, and if applicable, elect quality tiering to calculate their CY 2015 Value-based Payment Modifier; and (2) individual eligible professionals to select the Administrative Claims reporting mechanism for CY 2013.  A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

The presentation titled "June 5, 2013 National Provider Call Presentation" is posted in the "Downloads" section on the "CMS Sponsored Calls" page at left. 

A Guide for Understanding the 2012 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Incentive Payment (05-08-2013)

CMS has posted a guide for understanding the 2012 PQRS Incentive Payment.  This document describes how the 2012 PQRS incentive payment was calculated for 1) individual eligible professionals, and 2) self-nominated and CMS-selected Group Practice Reporting Option (GPRO) participants.  To view this document click on the file titled "2012 PQRS Incentive Payment User Guide" in the "Downloads" section on the "Analysis and Payment" page at left.

User Guide 2012 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Feedback Reports  (05-08-2013)

The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Feedback Report User Guide is designed to assist eligible professionals and their authorized users with accessing and interpreting the 2012 PQRS feedback reports.  To view this document click on the file titled "2012 PQRS Feedback Report User  Guide" in the "Downloads" section on the "Analysis and Payment" page at left. (05-08-2013)

2013 Maintenance of Certification Qualification Requirements.  (04-11-2013) 

CMS has posted the Maintenance of Certification Requirements  for the PQRS System 2013 incentive eligibility.  To view, click on the document titled “2013 Maintenance of Certification Qualification Requirements” in the “Downloads” section on the "Maintenance of Certification Program Incentive" at left.

2011 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program Experience Report (04-10-2013)

CMS has reposted an updated version the 2011 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program Experience Report along with the release notes. This report summarizes the reporting experience of eligible professionals in these programs in 2011, historical trends, and preliminary results for the 2012 program year. To view this document click on the link titled “2011 PQRS and ERx Experience Report” in the “Downloads” on the "Overview" page.