PQRS for Mental Health Myth # 1

by Leigh-Ann Renz, 5.9.14

“I’ve heard that the deadline for claims-based PQRS reporting is 7/1/14”

This myth is false: the deadline for claims-based reporting is 12/31/14. Starting in 2015, all reporting must be processed electronically, and you should plan to utilize one of the electronic reporting options (EHR, registry, and/or GPRO) by 1/1/15 if you’re not already.

While it’s a great idea to pick your electronic option, test, train, and make sure it will be a seamless transition for next year, you can safely continue to report via claims through the end of this year.

The 7/1/14 deadline is for practices who are participating in the EHR Meaningful Use Medicare incentive program for the first time: if you’re not using a certified system by 7/1/14 and attesting on 10/1/14, you will 1) lose the sizable incentive for this year and 2) be subject to a penalty on all of your reimbursements. (There is no penalty for the Medicaid program).

Check out Meaningful Use 2014: Use It or Lose It
and PQRS Resource Center for details & more info

Leigh-Ann Renz is the Marketing & Business Development Director of PIMSY EHR. For more information about electronic solutions for your practice, check out Mental Health EHR.