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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HQR System Update Impacting eCQMs
An announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
As of November 3, the HQR System has been updated and is no longer validating units within the PQ data type.
This impacts the following electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs):
- VTE-1
- VTE-2
- STK-5
As we continue to enhance the HQR system, we’ll keep you informed about any changes.
For further assistance regarding the information contained in this message, please contact the CCSQ Service Center at QNetSupport@cms.hhs.gov, or by calling, toll-free 866.288.8912 (TTY: 877.715.6222), weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
Last Updated: May 24, 2023