A series of fact sheets relating to the Physician Quality Reporting System and the Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program are now available in downloadable format from the Medicare Learning Network:§ The “2011 Physician Quality Reporting System Made Simple for Reporting the Preventive Care Measures Group” fact sheet is designed to provide information to eligible professionals regarding how to report the preventive care measures group, and includes information on how to start using the measures group, as well as some examples of situations and solutions. Download at
§ The “Physician Quality Reporting System Satisfactorily Reporting 2011 Measures: Claims and Registry” fact sheet is designed to provide information to eligible professionals and their billing staff regarding some preparatory steps that need to be taken prior to reporting, should they choose to participate in Physician Quality Reporting, and includes guidance on getting started, tips for Physician Quality Reporting, Claims-Based Reporting of Individual Measures, and Common Reporting Errors Associated with Claims-based Reporting. Download athttp://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/PQRS_claimreg_fact_sheet.pdf
§ The “Physician Quality Reporting System (Physician Quality Reporting, formerly called Physician Quality Reporting Initiative or PQRI) Reporting Periods for 2011” fact sheet is designed to provide information to eligible professionals regarding the PQRI 2011 reporting periods, and includes information on Physician Quality Reporting Resources and the Four 6-Month Reporting Period Options. Download at
§ The “2011 Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program Made Simple” fact sheet is designed to provide information to eligible professionals regarding the steps necessary to qualify for the 2011 eRx incentive, and includes information on qualifying for a 2011 eRx Incentive by reporting the eRx measure, what is considered a qualified eRx system, and other resources available. Download athttp://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/eRx_fact_sheet.pdf
§ The “2011 Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program Made Simple Quick Reference Chart” provides information regarding questions to answer before reporting the eRx measure. Download at http://www.CMS.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/eRx_quick_reference.pdf
Dallas L Alford IV, CPA is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of North Carolina and owner of Atlantic Financial Consulting, a consulting firm that provides comprehensive medical billing services, practice management consulting, coding audits, Medicare compliance, Medicare RAC support and other general medical practice consulting services.
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