HTS – PQRS: Choosing Group or Individual Reporting for PQRS

April 3, 2016 by Dale Applegate Leave a Comment

PQRS: Choosing Group or Individual Reporting for PQRS

April 3, 2016

Written by Sarah Leake

Registration to report as a group opened April 1, 2016 and closes June 30, 2016. Groups of 2 or more EPs can participate in PQRS using Group Reporting Option (GPRO) reporting methods. At the time of registration you must indicate your submission method –

Qualified PQRS Registry
Direct EHR or via Data Submission Vendor
Web interface (groups of 25 or

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HTS – PQRS: Who is eligible and affected by the Value Modifier Program in 2016?

March 3, 2016 by Dale Applegate Leave a Comment

PQRS: Who is eligible and affected by the Value Modifier Program in 2016

March 3, 2016

Written by Sarah Leake

Don’t forget about the Value Modifier Program as professionals affected by this program are different than for the PQRS program. Beginning January 1, 2018, the Value Modifier will be applied to physician payments under the Medicare PFS for physician solo practitioners and physicians in groups with two or more eligible professionals, as identified by their … Read the rest