CMS Deadline to Register for PQRS Group Reporting Option Extended to October 18

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for Groups of 100 or more eligible professionals to complete the registration process for 2013 PQRS Group Reporting to Friday, October 18, 2013. Avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2015. 

For some groups, this could be a complex process.  

More information including CMS resources to assist you may be found in the July 31 Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services Presentation.

Review information on the Value-Based Payment Modifier specific to anesthesiologists.