In 2017, CMS will apply a downward payment adjustment to those who did not satisfactorily report for the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in 2015 including:

• Individual eligible professionals
• Comprehensive Primary Care practice sites
• PQRS group practices
• Accountable Care Organizations

If you believe you have been incorrectly assessed the 2017 PQRS payment adjustment, submit an informal review through November 30:

• See 2015 PQRS: 2017 PQRS Negative Payment Adjustment - Informal Review Made Simple [3]
• All informal review requestors will be notified via email of a final decision by CMS within 90 days of the original request for an informal review
• The Quality Reporting Communication Support Page [4] will be unavailable during the following Maintenance Weekend: November 18 through 20

2015 PQRS feedback reports are available:

• Quick Reference Guide for Accessing 2015 PQRS Feedback Reports [5]
• 2015 PQRS Feedback Report User Guide [6]

For more information, visit the Analysis and Payment [7] web page. For questions about the informal review process, contact the QualityNet Help Desk [8] at 866-288-8912 (TTY 877-715-6222).