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  1. FHIR Specification Feedback
  2. FHIR-26347

Per CMS eCQM Naming and Terminology Guide 2017, the use of eMeasure is incorrect when identifying an electonric clinical quality measure.

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    • Type: Change Request
    • Status: Published (View Workflow)
    • Priority: Highest
    • Resolution: Persuasive
    • Specification:
      US Quality Measures (FHIR)
    • Raised in Version:
      0.1
    • Work Group:
      Clinical Quality Information
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    • Related Page(s):
      eCQM Basics
    • Related Section(s):
      3.4.4.1
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      Agreed. Will update the specification text to change eMeasure to eCQM.

       

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      Agreed. Will update the specification text to change eMeasure to eCQM.  
    • Resolution Vote:
      Bryn Rhodes/Linda Michaelsen: 25-0-0
    • Change Category:
      Correction
    • Change Impact:
      Non-substantive

      Description

      although not a CMS document, consider aligning terminology

      Existing Wording:

      Numerator Exclusion. Entities that should be removed from the eMeasure’s Numerator before...

      Proposed Wording:

      Entities that should be removed from the eCQM’s Numerator before

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          Ballot Vote - The designation of a comment about a specification as related to an overall Ballot Submission BALLOT-11913 Affirmative - Zabrina Gonzaga : 2020-Feb-QM R1 STU

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              Assignee:
              bryn.rhodes Bryn Rhodes
              Reporter:
              angela_flanagan Angela Flanagan
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