Dec 23, 2024 · The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual Version (V)17.0 is now available. The MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual V17.0 contains detailed specifications for the MDS 3.0 QMs and includes a Notable Changes section that summarizes the major changes from MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual V16.0.

The purpose of this chapter is to describe the methodology that is used to select the short and long stay samples as well as the key records that are used to compute the QMs for each of those samples. The first section below will present definitions that …

3 days ago · CMS defines digital quality measures (dQMs) as quality measures that use standardized, digital data from one or more sources of health information that are captured and exchanged via interoperable systems; apply quality measure specifications that are standards-based and use code packages; and are computable in an integrated environment without ...

Quality measures are standards for measuring the performance and improvement of population health or of health plans, providers of services, and other clinicians in the delivery of health care services.

Jul 2, 2024 · Links to the 2025 eCQM specifications available for the 2025 performance period, as posted on the Electronic Clinical Quality Improvement (eCQI) Resource Center.

Five-Star Quality Measure Rating at a Glance • The set of quality measures (QMs) located on Nursing Home Compare describe the quality of care provided in nursing homes.

On July 1, 2016, six new Quality Measures were added to the calculations that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services utilizes for the Five Star Quality Ratings. Five of the new Quality Measures will impact Long Term Care Post-Acute Care facilities.

Sep 10, 2024 · CMS uses quality measures in its quality improvement, public reporting, and pay-for-reporting programs for specific healthcare providers. Visit the MMS Hub for a list of CMS Quality Reporting and Value-Based Programs & Initiatives.

Jan 14, 2025 · The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual Version (V)17.0 is now available. The MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual V17.0 contains detailed specifications for the MDS 3.0 QMs and includes a Notable Changes section that summarizes the major changes from MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual V16.0.

Sep 30, 2023 · The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures Users’ Manual (v16.0), effective October 1, 2023 — tomorrow!. The QM Manual can be found here. You can also check out CMSCG’s guide to helpful MDS 3.0 resources for the 10/1/2023 MDS changes.