CMS updated its electronic quality measures for eligible professional and hospitals reporting 2017 quality data, according to Healthcare IT News.
Here are four takeaways:
1. The updates feature 64 updated measures for eligible professionals and 29 updates for eligible hospitals for 2017.
2. Every year, CMS updates its quality specifications to enhance its alignment with current code systems and clinical guidelines.
3. Health professionals can access the updates on CMS' eCGM Library.
4. Other quality measure resources are available at the eCQI Resource Center.
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