The Public Comment is now open through March 25, 2026 on the Draft 2027 CMS QRDA I Implementation Guide, Schematron, and Sample File for Hospital Quality Reporting
An inpatient hospital is an acute care facility, e.g., Subsection (d) hospitals in the 50 states or District of Columbia paid under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System, and critical access hospitals, meeting eligibility requirements for Promoting Interoperability Program payment adjustments by adopting, implementing, or updating certified EHR technology.