FAQs on PQRS

What is PQRS?

The CMS funded Physicians Quality Reporting System (PQRS) was created in 2006 to provide physicians a financial incentive for engaging in outcomes reporting. By reimbursing physicians up to 1% of all FFS Medicare receipts, the PQRS hopes to expand quality reporting and improve overall quality of patient care .

What are the advantages of the M2S PQRS solution?

Comprehensive Service: As a CMS approved PQRS vendor M2S can collect your data, audit your claims and submit your PQRS report

Web Based Access: Clinical Data Pathways web-based registry allows you and your colleagues the ability to collaborate on data submission efforts 

Economical Pricing: No software to purchase or install. Maintenance, upgrades and validation are provided by M2S.

What are my reporting options with M2S?

Physicians must report on 80% of patients that meet measure criteria for at least 3 measures.

When should I start reporting on data?

CMS has established 2 alternative reporting periods for the reporting of measures groups and for the submission of data on PQRS quality measures through clinical data registries. The 2 alternative reporting periods are: January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011 and July 1, 2011– December 31, 2011.  M2S can submit for both reporting periods from January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011.