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Policy and Payment

Now Available: Updated 2026 CMS QRDA III Implementation Guide (IG) for Eligible Clinicians for the 2026 Medicare PFS Final Rule

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(Last updated: Jan 02, 2026)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the updated 2026 CMS Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) Category III Implementation Guide (IG) for the Eligible Clinician program, reflecting changes finalized in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)…

Now Available: Updated Technical Release Notes for the 2026 Performance Period eCQMs for Eligible Clinicians

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(Last updated: Jan 02, 2026)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated and re-published the  Technical Release Notes (TRNs) for the 2026 Performance Period Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) for Eligible Clinicians. The Technical Release Notes are resource files, which provide an…

OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule on Display

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(Last updated: Dec 04, 2025)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces the display of the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Proposed Rule!On July 16, 2025, CMS’ Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare…

POSTPONED: CMS Quality Conference in March 2025

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(Last updated: Dec 04, 2025)
The upcoming CMS Quality Conference, Elevating Quality — Advancing Optimal Health for Individuals, Families, Caregivers, Clinicians and Communities!, orIginally scheduled for March 17-19, 2025, has been postponed. Future conference dates will be announced at a later time.Please monitor the…

QualCon25 Registration is Now OPEN

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(Last updated: Dec 10, 2025)
REGISTER NOWRegistration is now open for the 2025 CMS Quality Conference! Join us as we Make America Healthy: Improving Health Outcomes Through Prevention, Quality, & Safety.Conference Highlights:Dates: July 1-2, 2025Location: Hilton Baltimore Inner HarborFeatured Speaker: Dr.…

Registration Now Open for the 2025 CMS &HL7 FHIR Connectathon!

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(Last updated: Dec 10, 2025)
July 15-17, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDTThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is excited to announce the opening of registration for the 6th annual CMS & Health Level Seven International (HL7®) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) Connectathon, taking place…

Reminder to Submit Comments on the CY 2026 CMS Proposes Policy Changes for Quality Payment Program

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(Last updated: Dec 10, 2025)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule, which includes proposed policies for the Quality Payment Program (QPP).The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) includes proposals for the Merit-based…

Save the Date! 2026 Quality Conference

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(Last updated: Dec 10, 2025)
Mark your calendar! We are excited to announce that the 2026 CMS Quality Conference will return on March 16-18, 2026, both online and in person at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor.  The premier event for healthcare quality nationwide will bring together a community of healthcare leaders,…

Save the Date! Quality Conference 2026, MAHA: Innovating Together for Better Health

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(Last updated: Dec 11, 2025)
As you prepare to turn the page to 2026, please mark your calendar for March 16–18 to join us for the most anticipated healthcare quality event of the year: The 2026 CMS Quality Conference. The theme will be Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health.Get ready for inspiring…

Submit a Nomination to Join a PQM Committee

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(Last updated: Dec 10, 2025)
Battelle is accepting nominations for the Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) and Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review (PRMR) committees until 11:59 PM (ET) on May 15, 2025. Use the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) nomination form to nominate yourself or others to one or more committees.…
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