CMS's FHIR Vision: The Future of Data Interoperability and Quality Measurement
Why CMS's FHIR Vision Will Take a Decade to Deliver
CMS plans to convert existing electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) into FHIR-based digital Quality Measures for implementation by 2026.
Summary
CMS is transitioning existing eCQMs to FHIR-based digital quality measures, preparing for reporting changes starting in 2026. This shift mandates moving from traditional periodic file submissions to continuous data acquisition via standardized APIs directly from EHRs.
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The evolution of healthcare IT in the US Medicare/Medicaid system has advanced significantly since the HITECH Act (2009). CMS is currently converting existing electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) into FHIR-based digital indicators, preparing for the 2026 reporting cycle. This transition signals a move away from traditional 'quarterly or annual' file submission methods toward continuous monitoring where EHR systems act as the data source and standardized APIs allow CMS to directly pull quality data. Furthermore, the ONC (National Coordinator) proposed removing the
Technology Note
FHIR（Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources）は医療データ交換の国際標準。このエントリの関連技術: FHIR
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