The 2027 Annual Update draft measure specifications are now available. Question and comment on Eligible Clinician eCQMs, Hospital - Inpatient eCQMs, and Hospital - Outpatient eCQM until December 19, 2025.
| Measure Results |
|---|
| CMS1244v1 - Emergency Care Access & Timeliness (HOQR) (2027) |
| CMS1264v1 - Emergency Care Access & Timeliness (REHQR) (2027) |
| CMS2v15 - Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan (2026) |
| CMS22v14 - Preventive Care and Screening Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow Up Documented (2026) |
| CMS50v14 - Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report (2026) |
| CMS56v14 - Functional Status Assessment for Total Hip Replacement (2026) |
| CMS68v15 - Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record (2026) |
| CMS69v14 - Preventive Care and Screening Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow Up Plan (2026) |
| CMS71v15 - STK-3 - Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter (2026) |
| CMS72v14 - STK-5 - Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 (2026) |
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