The recording of the 2026 Pre-Rulemaking Webinar - Submission Impossible? Not with CMS MERIT! - is now available on YouTube.

Topics Covered:

• Measure selection considerations for the Measures Under Consideration (MUC) List
• Overview of the pre-rulemaking process
• Resources available on the Pre-Rulemaking webpage on the MMS Hub
• New updates for the 2026 submission cycle

Watch the webinar recording on YouTube, and access the presentation slides and transcript on the MMS Hub.

Submit Measures in CMS MERIT by May 7

There is still time to submit measures for the 2026 CMS Pre-Rulemaking cycle! CMS MERIT [cmsmerit.cms.gov] will close for submissions at 8:00 PM (ET), Thursday, May 7, 2026.  

Learn More About CMS MERIT

Whether you’re using CMS MERIT for the first time or just need a quick refresher, check out the 2026 CMS MERIT Tips & Tricks recording, now available on YouTube.

Helpful Resources

MERIT Data Template – Outlines required data fields for 2026 submissions in a Word document

CMS MERIT Submitter’s Quick Start Guide – Step-by-step guidance for using MERIT

Pre-Rulemaking Resources – Includes examples of completed peer-reviewed journal templates

Pre-Rulemaking Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Answers to common questions about the submission process and requirements.

For More Information

Access additional tools, resources, and the latest updates by visiting the Pre-Rulemaking and Pre-Rulemaking Resources webpages on the CMS MMS Hub.

Contact MMS Support

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