The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) specifications for measures proposed for inclusion in the 2027 reporting period for hospitals - outpatient. Measures will not be eligible for 2027 reporting unless and until they are…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has amended the Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) Annual Update Pre-Publication Document, which provides the versions of the standards and code systems used within the updated eCQMs for potential use in CMS quality reporting programs…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has re-published the 2025 CMS Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) Category I Implementation Guide (IG) Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR). The 2025 CMS QRDA I IG outlines requirements for hospitals to report electronic clinical quality…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) Data Element Repository (DERep) to provide information on eCQMs used in CMS quality reporting and incentive programs for the calendar year (CY) 2026 reporting and performance periods.…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is now accepting public feedback on draft Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources® (FHIR®) Digital Quality Measures (dQMs) to be considered for future use in CMS Quality Reporting Programs. FHIR is the next-generation standard…
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The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Project Tracking System uses Jira, a project management and issue-tracking platform developed by Atlassian.This system provides a centralized and transparent platform for users to log, track, and discuss issues with…
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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…
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Solicits participation in committees to review measures for potential inclusion (pre-rulemaking review) and continuation (measure set review) in CMS quality programs and endorsement (endorsement and maintenance). Check their website for opportunities to engage.
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Pioneers in Quality™ is a collaborative Joint Commission program to improve health care quality and patient safety through education (e.g., webinars for continuing education units), innovation, and recognition of pioneering practices for Joint Commission interested parties. Started in 2016 to…
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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…