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.
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Hospital Outpatient
An outpatient hospital refers to a medical or surgical care facility classified as a hospital that is usually paid under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), where patients receive services for conditions that do not require an overnight inpatient stay. Outpatient care refers to numerous types of health services, such as emergency department (ED), observation, surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.