Why Specialists Should Consider Reporting QCDR Measures
For many specialists, reporting MIPS measures can feel like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Standard MIPS measures are designed to be broadly applicable across specialties, often leaving gaps when it comes to reflecting the unique needs of specific patient populations. That’s where Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) measures come in.
What Are QCDR Measures? Unlike MIPS measures, QCDR measures are developed by medical societies or specialty organizations to address the distinct needs of specific specialties. For example, a physical therapist might use a QCDR measure to track physical therapy-specific outcomes not covered by MIPS measures. These tailored metrics allow specialists to focus on care that truly matters to their patient populations.
Why QCDR Measures Matter
By using QCDR measures, providers can: - Close Care Gaps: Address clinical practices and outcomes that aren’t captured by general MIPS measures. - Boost MIPS Scores: Reporting on measures that align with your specialty can lead to higher scores and better Medicare reimbursement. - Improve Patient Care: Identify meaningful areas for improvement and enhance outcomes for your unique patient population.
When to Build a Custom Measure Sometimes even QCDR measures may not fully capture the nuances of your patient population. In such cases, building a custom QCDR measure can be an effective solution. This approach requires expertise and resources but can be highly rewarding when done in partnership with an experienced registry like Quantician.
Continuous Improvement with QCDRs QCDRs also provide quarterly performance feedback, offering actionable insights to improve care delivery. This ongoing review ensures you’re not only meeting quality benchmarks but actively advancing the level of care for your patients.
Partnering with Quantician Quantician specializes in empowering providers with tailored QCDR solutions, expert guidance, and advanced tools to simplify reporting and improve outcomes. If your specialty is underserved by standard MIPS measures, Quantician is here to help you find—or create—QCDR measures that make sense for your practice.
Don’t settle for one-size-fits-all reporting. Partner with Quantician to unlock the power of QCDR measures and maximize your impact on patient care.
