Value Modifier: Informal Review Request Period Open Through November 30

November 11, 2016
Policy Snapshot

The 2015 Annual Quality and Resource Use Reports (QRURs) were released on September 26. These reports show how physician groups and physician solo practitioners performed in 2015 on the quality and cost measures used to calculate the 2017 Value Modifier. Access and review your 2015 Annual QRUR now to determine whether you are subject to the 2017 Value Modifier payment adjustment. See the How to Obtain a QRUR webpage and Quick Access Guide for the 2015 Annual QRURs and Tables for more information.

You may request an informal review of perceived errors in your 2017 Value Modifier calculation during the informal review period open through November 30. See the 2015 QRUR and 2017 Value Modifier webpage for additional information.

Helpdesk Information:

  • For the Enterprise Identity Management System (EIDM), contact the QualityNet Help Desk at qnetsupport@hcqis.org or 866-288-8912 (TTY 877-715- 6222)
  • For QRURs or the Value Modifier, contact the Physician Value Help Desk at pvhelpdesk@cms.hhs.gov or 888-734-6433 (select option 3)