I would like to see a comparison study of practices that choose to PQRS report and those that do not.
It would be interesting to see the amount of physician and staff time required to successfully avoid the 1.5% penalty versus those practices that do not, and if there really is any significant difference in quality of care.
This AM my nurse and I were just noting the turn around time for a patient portal request and completion of the prescription. 9 minutes. The old paper chart days, would have been much longer.
So if one forgets to submit the V85 codes, other than wasted time and suffering the penalty what is the ramification?
Why do it?
I argue do not waste your time with this needless input of data, and I think time and common sense will bear this truth out. Rather focus on true patient care and improved efficiencies in the office. You and your patients will be happier.
Consider spending your time getting the Updox portal working effectively, which in turn will improve nursing efficiency, suck up the 1.5% penalty or opt out, see a few more patients a day, if you desire, but please spend your time being a doctor.
We in primary care are in the drivers seat. Just think of all options before making a decision out of fear.
Don't ever forget the lowest position on the totem pole is often an esteemed position of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific northwest. Placement at the bottom brings the figure closer to the people.
