More information on the program can be found at www.cms.hhs.gov/ERxIncentive.

PQRI is here to stay and could evolve into a required program by CMS that will affect physician pay.

ACEP has an excellent PQRI FAQ on its Web site with detailed explanations about PQRI and the nuts and bolts of how to submit the data. See www.acep.org/practres.aspx?id=30492 for details. CMS also has information on the program at www.cms.hhs.gov/pqri.

By staying ahead of the game, emergency physicians and their groups can capture extra revenue and avoid future reductions in pay.