What are the 2011 PQRS reporting metrics whereby Emergency Physicians will qualify for a bonus?
A reporting rate of at least 50% for each of three measures must be satisfied in order to be eligible for the 1% PQRS bonus in 2011; as such, emergency physicians should report on at least three measures. The 2007 PQRI program was subject to a cap; however, CMS removed this cap in 2008. As required by statute, the 2009 PQRI included a validation process. For those professionals who achieve a reporting rate at or above 50% for each of fewer than three PQRS measures, a measure-applicability validation process will determine whether they should have submitted quality-data codes for additional measures and then eligibility for final payment will be determined.
