RSNA 2014 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014


HPE102

The Physician Quality Reporting System: Measures Relevant to Radiology - What You Don't Know Will Cost You

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Christopher John Moran MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Munir Ghesani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Nolan J. Kagetsu MD, Abstract Co-Author: Spouse, Employee, Pfizer Inc
Mustafa Syed DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose
Andrew John Evans MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

To provide an up-to-date listing of PQRS measures relevant to radiology. To present rationale for these metrics while highlighting the relationship to appropriate use guidelines. To review the legislative history of PQRS metrics and discuss future applications. To demonstrate the economic implications of PQRS reporting bonus and readjustment payments. To discuss the use of PQRS metrics on Physician Compare, a CMS website presenting physician demographic and quality metric information. To list PQRS reporting and participation methods.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

I. PQRS Background a. Legislative b. Economic Implications c. Reporting and Participation II. PQRS Measures Relevant to Radiology a. Diagnostic b. Interventional c. Nuclear Medicine d. Radiation Oncology e. Optimizing Patient Exposure to Ionizing Radiation f. Tips for Compliance with PQRS Measures III. PQRS Metric Publication a. Physician Compare IV. Discussion

PDF UPLOAD

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14009580/14009580_glwq.pdf

Cite This Abstract

Moran, C, Ghesani, M, Kagetsu, N, Syed, M, Evans, A, The Physician Quality Reporting System: Measures Relevant to Radiology - What You Don't Know Will Cost You.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009580.html