Sep 10, 2024 · CMS implements quality initiatives to assure quality health care for Medicare Beneficiaries through accountability and public disclosure. CMS uses quality measures in its various …

CMS issued a final rule in August 2023 that outlined the mandatory reporting requirements. Through annual guidance, CMS provides updates to the measures included in the Child and Adult Core Sets …

Dec 1, 2025 · This re-specified measure will begin public reporting on Care Compare in January 2026 and will use 07/01/2025 – 09/30/2025 (Q3 2025) as the initial data collection period. The MDS 3.0 …

Dec 4, 2025 · CMS Measures Inventory Tool (CMIT) is the repository of record for information about CMS quality measures. CMS and its partners use the inventory to inform stakeholders, manage its …

Sep 10, 2024 · CMS is providing this list of developing and planned measures for the purposes of promoting transparency, measure coordination and harmonization, alignment of quality improvement …

Dec 5, 2025 · CMS’ proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage Stars overhaul removes 12 measures, ends the equity reward, and shifts focus to outcomes and member experience. Learn what plans must do …

The 2026 CMS Final Rule introduces one of the most comprehensive and consequential shifts in the evolution of value-based care. Rather than a routine update, this year’s rule signals a strategic …

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Dec 3, 2025 · Read key takeaways from CMS' contract year 2027 policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D proposed rule.

Nov 28, 2025 · CMS also proposes to clarify language regarding timely retirement of measures, and to codify current practices of providing sample measure data to MA organizations and Part D plans. …