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MMS Information Session: “What’s in a Name? Terminology & Current Linguistic Trends in Measure Specification”

When: 2 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, January 25, 2023                   

Presenter: Brenna Rabel, Healthcare Quality Senior Research Scientist at Battelle

Presentation Objectives

• Review the measure conceptualization phase
• Discuss terms/definitions that can be confusing such as patient-reported terms, exceptions and exclusions, and digital quality measures
• Provide guidance on how to handle definition discrepancies

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Have you ever wondered how measure developers decide which measures to create? Or are you a new measure developer interested in knowing more about measure conceptualization? Join us at 2 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 13, for the MMS Information Session, “Measure Conceptualization: From Ideas to Action,” when we will review the crucial first stage of the Measure Lifecycle. We will even walk through a case study exercise to see the steps in action! Register today!

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Are you interested in a refresher about the Measure Lifecycle and how the latest developments in quality measurement impact each stage?

Join us at 2 p.m. ET, Wednesday, November 30 for an information session, where we’ll discuss how each stage of the Measure Lifecycle builds upon one another to form a quality measure. During this session you’ll also have the opportunity to share your ideas for future information session topics. Register today!

Register for MMS Information Session: Are you interested in how individuals and families can be involved in the development of healthcare quality measures? Join CMS and Rainmakers Strategic Solutions at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 2, for a Measures Management System Information Session, “Technical Expert Panels and Public Comments: Ways for Stakeholders to Provide Input on Quality Measures,” to learn how you can impact measure development. We will also highlight the Person and Family Engagement Toolkit: A Guide for Measure Developers. Register today!

Wednesday, September 28 at 2:00pm (ET)

Join CMS for a discussion of how to employ measures for public reporting, value-based purchasing, quality improvement, and more.

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Hot topic alert! Advancing health equity is a major priority among measurement stakeholders, but data challenges limit the ability to properly assess the extent of the problem. Fortunately, The Gravity Project is working on it. Join us on August 24 from 2 -3 pm ET to learn about how this national collaborative is developing consensus-driven data standards to improve how we use and share information on social determinants of health. We look forward to your participation!

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar: “Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Digital Quality Measurement.” This presentation will highlight our multipronged strategy to provide better access to usable, timely data to improve quality measurement and patient care.

This offering is Thursday, August 11 from 12 – 1 p.m. (ET). Register here. You can submit questions in advance to MMSSupport@battelle.org.

Which intraclass correlation coefficient variation is right for your measure? Is there a way to systematically test feasibility of clinical quality measures? What is patient/encounter data level testing? Learn the answers to these questions and more during our MMS Information Session scheduled for July 27 from 2 - 3 p.m. ET. We look forward to your participation! Register today!

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar: “Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Digital Quality Measurement.” This presentation will highlight our multipronged strategy to provide better access to usable, timely data to improve quality measurement and patient care.

This session is Wednesday, August 10 from 3 – 4 p.m. (ET). Register here. You can submit questions in advance to MMSSupport@battelle.org.

Want to know how CMS is putting Meaningful Measures 2.0 into action? Join CMS from 3 – 4 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, June 29 for the Measures Management System Information Session “The Cascade of Measures: A CMS Tool for Measure Prioritization” to learn how this new tool helps prioritize existing quality measures, highlights opportunities to align or reduce measures, and identifies gaps where new measures may need to be developed. The Cascade of Measures makes a clear connection between the eight Meaningful Measures 2.0 priorities and individual quality measures. We look forward to discussing this and more during the presentation! Register today!

CMS is launching a new Measures Management System (MMS) website, the MMS Hub, on May 24! This new site transforms the 100-page Blueprint into a comprehensive, easy to use resource for anyone interested or participating in the Measure Lifecycle process. The MMS Hub includes new features such as a news and event section that better connects users to timely educational and stakeholder engagement opportunities. Join us Wednesday, May 25, from 2 – 3 p.m. (ET) for the “Overview and Demo of the New CMS Measure Management System Hub.” Click here to register!  

Access timely resources, tools, and opportunities in one click. The Hub features the details of the Measure Lifecycle, the measure evaluation criteria, public comment, technical expert panel opportunities, and so much more.

New to measure development? The easy to navigate website includes informational resources and step-by- step guidance for how to get involved in the Measure Lifecyle process.

Have questions? Feel free to submit them to MMSsupport@Battelle.org prior to the Information Session.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to invite the public to attend its two upcoming webinars titled “Rural Health Quality: How CMS Initiatives Improve How We Measure and Address Gaps in Care.” This presentation will highlight the unique challenges surrounding quality measurement in rural settings, and how CMS is working to address these issues to ensure equitable care is provided to all Americans regardless of where they reside. Register for the April 21^st webinar!

Please register in advance if you can attend, as space will be limited. We request that you please only register for an event if you plan to attend. We hope you can join us and look forward to your participation! If you have questions on how measurement can support rural health quality you would like addressed during the presentation, please contact MMSSupport@battelle.org.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to invite the public to attend its two upcoming webinars titled “Rural Health Quality: How CMS Initiatives Improve How We Measure and Address Gaps in Care.” This presentation will highlight the unique challenges surrounding quality measurement in rural settings, and how CMS is working to address these issues to ensure equitable care is provided to all Americans regardless of where they reside. Register here for the April 20^th webinar! 

Please register in advance if you can attend, as space will be limited. We request that you please only register for an event if you plan to attend. We hope you can join us and look forward to your participation! If you have questions on how measurement can support rural health quality you would like addressed during the presentation, please contact MMSSupport@battelle.org.

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