The, final Clinical Quality Measures(CQM) for eligible professionals, is out. CQMs are hoped to bring about more structured and uniformed data on patient centered care. The update has caused ripples in the healthcare industry as it means another set of rules for physicians to comply with.

2014; A year most Healthcare Professionals wont look Forward to !

It is going to be hectic days ahead for the healthcare industry. From adopting a new coding system, to reporting on 9 of the 64 CQMS, there is a lot on the plate for physicians. Adopting a certified ehr that offers advantages in the generation of clinical quality measures, is tough enough!

Select a CQM that is Easier for your Practice to Report against…

This is a daunting task. But choosing an appropriate CQM based on the entire patient population, and collective patient information is half the battle won. It is easier to prioritize and streamline your approach after you’ve opted for clinical quality measures that are specific to your practice.

Clear Cut Roles…

It is essential that practice managers and physicians allocate their staff clearly defined roles. Physicians need to decide who collects data on forms, who enters information into the ehr, and who stays back after office to oversee the process. It is also important that a fixed time is set aside for entering data into the ehr. It would be ideal to key in information after a patient visit.

Every Detail Matters !

It could be the tax id number of your patient or national provider id, every, information determines, whether you are meeting CQMs regulations or not. Download the complete data element catalog. Assign a separate staff or team to document data elements in the ehr for every specific cqm requirement.

Select a CQM that is Easier for your Practice to Report Against…

This is a daunting task. But choosing an appropriate CQM based on the entire patient population, and collective patient information is half the battle won. It is easier to prioritize and streamline your approach after you’ve opted for clinical quality measures that are specific to your practice.

Hands on Approach…

If anything it is the time for medical providers to adopt a more hands on approach. Taking care of patients is unfortunately not the only priority of doctors anymore! Train your in-house staff on working with an ehr and meaningful use guidelines And of course, stay in the loop !