title: Physician Quality Reporting System.
abstract: A brief review of the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is presented highlighting the program's legislative history, eligibility requirements and incentive payment plan. Specifically, PQRS measures applicable to neuroradiology practice are discussed. Several steps are suggested for individual physicians or group practices to start participation in the program. Resources are also provided for further information on the program requirements and PQRS measures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Anumula
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Sanelli
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005245:Fee Schedules / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018588:Fee-for-Service Plans / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010820:Physicians / Q000191:economics* / Q000592:standards; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000191:economics; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States