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2011 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Informal Review

CMS would like to announce that the period for requesting an informal review of program year 2011 PQRS incentive eligibility is coming.  All informal reviews must be requested through the Quality Reporting Communication Support Page (CSP) at http://www.qualitynet.org/pqrs within 90 days of the release of the 2011 PQRS final feedback reports. The closing date for submitting your informal review request is February 28, 2013.   For more detailed information, please review the “2011 PQRS Informal Review Made Simple” located on the "Educational Resources" section page at left.

Updated!  How To Get Started (09-24-2012) 

The "How To Get Started" section pages on the Physician Quality Reporting System and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Payment websites have been updated.   

New! 1st Quarter 2012 Physician Quality Reporting System QDC Error Report by Provider Specialty (09-21-2012)

This report, which is available in the "Downloads" section on the “Analysis and Payment” page  includes claims data for services provided from January 1, 2012 through March 30, 2012 and processed by March 30, 2012.

New! 1st Quarter 2012 Physician Quality Reporting QDC Error Report by Individual Measure (Claims) (09-21-2012)

This report, which is available in the "Downloads" section on the “Analysis and Payment” page  includes claims data for services provided from January 1, 2012 through March 30, 2012 and processed by March 30, 2012.

Updated!  2012 EHR Documents for Eligible Professionals and 2013 EHR Documents for Eligible Professionals (09-21-2012)

The 2012 EHR Documents for Eligible Professionals-Aug2012 and 2013 EHR Documents for Eligible Professionals-Aug2012 ZIP files have been re-posted to replace the existing files.  The new files are posted under the “Related Links” section of the "Alternative Reporting Mechanisms" page.

New!  Two New Section Pages Added to PQRS Website (09-19-2012)

The "Alternative Reporting Mechanism" section page has been split out into two new section pages titled "Registry Reporting" and "Electronic Health Records Reporting".   To access those pages click on link at left.

Updated! September 25, 2012 National Provider Call (09-12-2012)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Provider Communications Group will host a national provider conference call on the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program. This toll-free call will take place from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET, on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  This National Provider Call will provide an overview of the 2011 PQRS and eRx Incentive Payments and Feedback Reports.  Please see presentation slides and detailed information on how to register for this call by clicking on the “CMS Sponsored Call” link at left.