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Blueprint Measure Lifecycle
Blueprint Measure Lifecycle
Blueprint Measure Lifecycle Overview
Measure Conceptualization
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Information Gathering
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Conduct an Environmental Scan
Analyze Data & Conduct Gap Analysis
Justify the Creation of New Measures
Business Case Development
Overview
Documenting Outcomes, Benefits, & Costs
Business Case Best Practices
Measure Specification
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Specifications by Measure Category
Define Data Sources
Develop Specifications
Overview
Define the Target/Initial Population
Define the Denominator
Define the Numerator and Exclusions
Define Stratification Scheme
Specify the Code
Overview
Code Systems, Vocabularies, and Terminologies
Encoding Clinical Information
Data Standards
Construct Data Protocol
Overview
Define Key Terms, Data Elements, Codes, and Code Systems
Describe Level of Measurement & Sampling
Determine Risk Adjustment
Define Any Time Intervals
Describe Scoring & Calculation Algorithm
Document the Measures
Harmonization
Measure Testing
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Measure Testing Process
Overview
Develop The Testing Work Plan
Perform Sampling
Implement, Analyze, Refine & Retest
Measure Testing Summary
Measure Evaluation Criteria
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Importance
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Usability & Use
Measure Implementation
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Pre-Rulemaking
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Measure Rollout
Measure Use, Continuing Evaluation & Maintenance
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Measure Production & Monitoring
Continuing Evaluation
Measure Maintenance
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Evaluation During Maintenance
Measure Maintenance Reviews
Interested Party Engagement
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Interested Party Engagement in the Measure Lifecycle
Roles in Engagement
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