Pay-for-Performance is a strategy to pay providers for higher quality care as measured by selected evidence-based standards and procedures. This series will address the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) as well as other Pay-for-Performance initiatives. http://www.aan.com/rss/?event=feed&channel=15 en ggjorvad@aan.com kwiersma@aan.com Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:47:03 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:27 GMT AXON RSS Extension http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 0 1 2 21 22 23 ggjorvad@aan.com Channel Feedback http://www.aan.com/rss/?event=feed&channel=15 http://www.aan.com/rss/images/channels/channel_15_s.jpg 144 144 Pay-for-Performance is a strategy to pay providers for higher quality care as measured by selected evidence-based standards and procedures. This series will address the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) as well as other Pay-for-Performance initiatives. true American Academy of Neurology clean neurology,podcast Managing Editor ggjorvad@aan.com Pay-for-Performance and Quality Podcast Pay-for-Performance is a strategy to pay providers for higher quality care as measured by selected evidence-based standards and procedures. This series will address the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) as well as other Pay-for-Performance initiatives. 1 http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_87.mp3 Give history/purpose. Address these questions: Why are we doing this? Is the data being calibrated to determine if there are improved patient outcomes? If I screen all of my appropriate patients for fall risk and suggest ways to prevent falls do fewer patients fall? Or are insurance companies using this to evaluate the "quality" of the physician? http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_87.mp3 ggjorvad@aan.com Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:48:09 GMT American Academy of Neurology 441 clean neurology,podcast Basic Overview of the PQRI Give history/purpose. Address these questions: Why are we doing this? Is the data being calibrated to determine if there are improved patient outcomes? If I screen all of my appropriate patients for fall risk and suggest ways to prevent falls do fewer patients fall? Or are insurance companies using this to evaluate the "quality" of the physician? 1 http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_88.mp3 How to collect data for the PQRI (if you don't have an EMR). Basics for setting up P4P for one's superbill, documentation, and billing system to do this, whether on EMR or not. Easy way to add it to coding - a simple form. http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_88.mp3 ggjorvad@aan.com Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:49:22 GMT American Academy of Neurology 390 clean neurology,podcast The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing the PQRI How to collect data for the PQRI (if you don't have an EMR). Basics for setting up P4P for one's superbill, documentation, and billing system to do this, whether on EMR or not. Easy way to add it to coding - a simple form. 1 http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_96.mp3 What is a performance measure? How are they developed? This podcast will discuss the AAN's role in the process, the evidence-based performance measures, and the development process. http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_96.mp3 ggjorvad@aan.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:25:59 GMT American Academy of Neurology 340 clean neurology,podcast Performance Measures in Neurology What is a performance measure? How are they developed? This podcast will discuss the AAN's role in the process, the evidence-based performance measures, and the development process. 1 http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_1813.mp3 In July 2008 the AANPA Executive Committee adopted a position paper on Physician Profiling programs that are being introduced by many insurers around the US. This short pod cast gives the background of these programs, describes what physician profiling is, and explains the AANPA's position on the topic. Since Physician Profiling programs will be further developed in the next few years it is important for neurologists to understand what they are and how to respond to them. http://www.aan.com/rss/index.cfm/getfile/AAN_1813.mp3 ggjorvad@aan.com Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:18:39 GMT American Academy of Neurology 549 clean Background of the AANPA's Statement on the Issue In July 2008 the AANPA Executive Committee adopted a position paper on Physician Profiling programs that are being introduced by many insurers around the US. This short pod cast gives the background of these programs, describes what physician profiling is, and explains the AANPA's position on the topic. Since Physician Profiling programs will be further developed in the next few years it is important for neurologists to understand what they are and how to respond to them.