HIT integration into your practice has the potential to bring meaningful improvements if accomplished in a committed and thoughtful way and not simply to fulfill the requirements for the CMS incentive program. The implementation of new information systems will call for the adoption of new processes and redefinition of roles, responsibilities, and tasks. This transformation is never easy, but it brings the potential for substantial gains in the quality of care delivered and clinical and administrative efficiencies.
For more information on the EHR Incentive program, please visit www.rheumatology.org/practice or e-mail Itara Barnes at [email protected]
Use the RCR for CMS PQRI and E-Prescribing Reporting In 2010
The ACR Rheumatology Clinical Registry (RCR) is an easy-to-use tool developed to assist members in practice improvement, local population management, and efficient, successful participation in national quality programs.
In 2009 alone, 240 ACR members participated in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) using the RCR, realizing the benefits of reporting through the registry.
Use the RCR in 2010 to:
- Identify areas to improve your rheumatology practice by accessing provider- and practice-level data reports, as well as national data for benchmarking;
- Participate in the CMS PQRI program, which provides successful reporters with a bonus payment of 2% of total Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule charges for services furnished during the reporting period; and
- New for 2010! Participate in the CMS e-Prescribing Incentive Program, which offers a separate 2% bonus payment for successful reporters.e-Prescribing Reporting in 2010
For more information about the RCR or to register, visit www.rheumatology.org/rcr or e-mail [email protected].