Which program is used to measure quality reporting on patient outcomes?

• A. VBPM
• B. MU
• C. QI
• D. PQRS

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is identifying the CMS program that specifically collects and reports quality data tied to patient outcomes. The program designed for physicians to report standardized quality measures to CMS is the Physician Quality Reporting System. It focuses on capturing data about how well care outcomes are achieved and uses that information to influence Medicare payments through incentives and penalties.

The other options don’t fit this purpose as well: the value-based payment modifier uses quality data to adjust payments but isn’t the reporting mechanism itself; Meaningful Use centers on using certified EHR technology to improve care, not on reporting outcomes; and Quality Improvement is a broad activity aimed at improving care processes, not a CMS reporting program for outcomes.