What pediatric ophthalmologists need to know about clinical quality measurement, registries, PQRS, and measure development

Abstract

We are rapidly moving from a reimbursement system that pays for volume (fee-for-service) to one that pays for value. This means that physicians are increasingly rated according to the costs and quality of their care. The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is expanding with the move to value-based purchasing. Meanwhile, large-scale registries (such as the AAO IRIS Registry) are providing unprecedented opportunities for access to clinical data that may be used for quality measurement. These trends are critical for pediatric ophthalmologists to understand. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss these topics, including ongoing work by AAO and AAPOS on developing quality measures for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.