Public Comment Period for Draft CMS FHIR® Digital Quality Measures (dQMs) Now Open

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened a public comment period for draft Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources ® (FHIR®) Digital Quality Measures (dQMs). These dQMs are being considered for future use in CMS Quality Reporting Programs. FHIR is positioned as the next-generation standard designed to improve interoperability across various clinical settings, and CMS is exploring a transition to FHIR-based quality measurement. Specific draft packages available for review include Hospital Inpatient dQMs (CQM-8400), Hospital Outpatient dQMs (CQM-8402), and Eligible Clinician dQMs (CQM-8399). It is noted that these are draft documents and may change based on final rules and public input. To submit feedback, users must visit the ONC Project Tracking System (Jira) and note that a Jira account is required. Educational materials can be accessed via the eCQI Resource Center, and technical questions should be directed to the designated email address.