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Pre-Rulemaking Resources

  • CMS Measures Under Consideration Entry/Review Information Tool (MERIT)
  • 2025 MERIT Data Template
  • 2025 CMS MERIT Submitter’s Quick Start Guide
  • Pre-Rulemaking Frequently Asked Questions 
  • 2025 MUC List Program-Specific Measure Needs and Priorities
  • 2025 Pre-Rulemaking Public Webinar - March 10, 2025 - slides, Transcript, Q&A Summary, Recording
  • 2025 CMS MERIT Tips & Tricks Webinar - April 8, 2025 - Recording

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Resources

  • 2025 MIPS Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Requirement Template
  • 2025 MIPS Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Requirement - Standard Example
  • 2025 MIPS Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Requirement - eCQM Example

For more information, please see our Pre-Rulemaking page.

Last Updated: Apr 2025
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