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|
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|
||
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|
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|
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|
||
<span>Respecifying Registry Measures to Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs)</span>
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
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||
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|
||
<span>Code Systems, Vocabularies, and Terminologies</span>
|
||
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|
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|
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|
||
<span>Encoding Clinical Information</span>
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
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|
||
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|
||
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|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
</ul>
|
||
|
||
|
||
|
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|
||
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|
||
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|
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|
||
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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<span>Determine Risk Adjustment</span>
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
||
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|
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|
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<span>Testing Respecified Measures</span>
|
||
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|
||
|
||
|
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|
||
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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<div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-parent-title"><h1 class="field-content"><span class="glossify-exclude"><abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Measure testing</span> is the empirical analysis to demonstrate the reliability and validity of the measure as specified, including analysis of issues posing threats to the validity of conclusions about quality of care such as exclusions, risk adjustment/stratification for outcome and resource use measures, methods to identify differences in performance, and comparability of data sources/methods.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">Measure Testing</abbr></span></h1></div></div>
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<div property="schema:text" class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Testing work plans vary depending on measure type and complexity. Measure developers can test a single measure or a set of measures. If testing targets a set of measures, the measure developer should construct a work plan describing the full <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>A measure set is a group of measures related in some way such as measures addressing a specific condition, procedure, or specialty.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">measure set</abbr>. The work plan for alpha testing is usually prepared early in the measure development process; therefore, the exact number of measures for testing may not be known, and many work plan areas listed may not be appropriate. In contrast, the measure developer should prepare the beta test work plan after development of the measure <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Specifications</span> are measure instructions addressing data elements, data sources, point of data collection, timing and frequency of data collection and reporting, specific instruments used (if appropriate), and implementation strategies.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">specifications</abbr> and should include sufficient information to help understand how sampling and planned analyses aim to meet <a href="/measure-lifecycle/measure-testing/evaluation-criteria/scientific-acceptability">scientific acceptability</a>, <a href="/measure-lifecycle/measure-testing/evaluation-criteria/feasibility">feasibility</a>, and <a href="/measure-lifecycle/measure-testing/evaluation-criteria/usability">usability and use</a> <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>A criterion is an accepted standard, principle, or rule used to make a decision or to inform an evaluator’s judgment.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">criteria</abbr> required for endorsement by the <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to contract with a consensus-based entity (CBE) regarding performance measurement. The CMS CBE endorses quality measures through a transparent, consensus-based process incorporating feedback from diverse groups of interested parties to foster health care quality improvement.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">CMS consensus-based entity</abbr>. </p><p>To assist with recruiting testing sites, the measure developer should announce testing opportunities widely. A <a href="/sites/default/files/Blueprint-Call-for-Measure-Testing-Volunteers-Web-Posting-Template.docx" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="25264be6-41a5-440a-a43a-983947763bf1" data-entity-substitution="media" title="Blueprint-Call-for-Measure-Testing-Volunteers-Web-Posting-Template.docx"><em>Call for Measure Testing Volunteers</em></a> template is available. CMS measure developers may request posting of the announcement on the MMS Hub. Additionally, the Electronic Clinical Quality Improvement Resource Center Measure Collaboration Workspace has an <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>An electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) is a measure specified in a standard electronic format that uses data electronically extracted from electronic health records and/or health information technology systems to measure the quality of health care provided. Electronic Clinical Quality Improvement Resource Center. (n.d.) <em>Glossary</em>. Retrieved May 22, 2024, from&nbsp;https://ecqi.healthit.gov/glossary</p>" class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">electronic clinical quality measure</abbr> (eCQM) <a href="https://ecqi.healthit.gov/mc-workspace-2/testing-opportunities">Testing Opportunities</a> module where measure developers can announce eCQM testing opportunities.</p><p>See the Templates and Resources for assistance with developing and documenting the testing work plan and updating measure specifications. </p><dl class="ckeditor-accordion"><dt>Testing Plan Checklist</dt><dd><ul><li>Name(s) of measure(s)</li><li>Type of testing </li><li>Study objective(s)</li><li>Timeline for testing and report completion</li><li>Data collection methodology</li><li>Description of test <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>The <span class="glossify-exclude">population</span> is the total group of people of interest for a quality measure, sometimes called the target/initial <span class="glossify-exclude">population</span>. The measure <span class="glossify-exclude">population</span> is a defined subset appropriate to the measure set not excluded from the individual measure.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">population</abbr>, including number and distribution of test sites/data sets, when available</li><li>Description of <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>A data element is a basic unit of information with a unique meaning and subcategories (data items) of distinct value. National Institute of Standards and Technology. (n.d.). <em>Data element</em>. Computer Security Resource Center. Retrieved November 1, 2023, from&nbsp;<a href="https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/data_element">https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/data_element</a></p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">data elements</abbr> for collection</li><li>Sampling methods, if applicable</li><li>Provide a description of the strategy to recruit <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Measured entities</span> are the front-line clinicians and their organizations, including health information technology, collecting quality measurement data. <span class="glossify-exclude">Measured entities</span> are the implementers of quality measures. The effect of quality measure data collection on clinician workflow can be negative. There may be effects on their payments, positive and negative, with respect to reporting and actual performance on quality measures. Because of these potential effects, <span class="glossify-exclude">measured entities</span> should be involved in all aspects of the Measure Lifecycle.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">measured entities</abbr> and/or obtain test data sets</li><li>Analysis methods planned and description of test statistics to support assessment. This will be less extensive for an alpha test. <br> </li><li><strong>For a beta test, methods and analysis should address these evaluation criteria:</strong><ul><li><strong><abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>The importance criterion is the extent to which the specific measure focus is important to making significant gains in health care quality (e.g., safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, patient centeredness) and improving health outcomes for a specific high-impact aspect of health care where there is variation in or overall poor performance.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">Importance</abbr> </strong>—including analysis of <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>Opportunity for improvement is when data demonstrate considerable variation or overall, less-than-optimal performance, in the quality of care across measured entities, and/or there are disparities in care across population groups.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">opportunities for improvement</abbr> such as reducing variability in comparison groups or disparities in health care related to race, ethnicity, age, or other classifications</li><li><strong><abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>Scientific acceptability is the extent to which the measure, as specified, produces consistent (i.e., reliable) and credible (i.e., valid) results about the quality of care when implemented.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">Scientific acceptability</abbr></strong> —including analysis of <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Reliability</span> reflects the measure is well defined and precisely specified so measured entities can implement consistently within and across organizations and that it distinguishes differences in performance.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">reliability</abbr>, <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Validity</span> includes measure <span class="glossify-exclude">validity</span> (when the measure accurately represents the evaluated concept and achieves the intended purpose, meaning to measure quality) and data element <span class="glossify-exclude">validity</span>, which is the extent to which the information represented by the data element or code used in the measure reflects the actual concept or event intended.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">validity</abbr>, and <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>The <span class="glossify-exclude">denominator</span> is a statement describing the population evaluated by the performance measure and is the lower part of a fraction used to calculate a rate, proportion, or ratio. It can be the same as the target/initial population or a subset of the target/initial population to further constrain the population for the purpose of the measure. CV measures may refer to this as measure population.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">denominator</abbr> exclusion and/or <abbr tabindex="0" title="<p>The <span class="glossify-exclude">numerator</span> is the upper portion of a fraction used to calculate a rate, proportion, or ratio. Also called the measure focus, it is the target process, condition, event, or outcome. <span class="glossify-exclude">Numerator</span> criteria are the processes or outcomes expected for each patient, procedure, or other unit of measurement defined in the denominator. A <span class="glossify-exclude">numerator</span> statement describes the action satisfying the conditions of the performance measure.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">numerator</abbr> exclusion appropriateness</li><li><strong><abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Feasibility criteria</span> is the extent to which the specifications, including measure logic, require data that are readily available or easily captured without undue burden and implemented for performance measurement.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">Feasibility</abbr> </strong>—including evaluation of reported costs or perceived burden, frequency of missing data, and description of data availability</li><li><strong><abbr tabindex="0" title="<p><span class="glossify-exclude">Usability and Use</span>&nbsp;is the extent to which interested parties (e.g., individuals, purchasers, measured entities, and policymakers) are using or could use performance results for accountability and/or performance improvement to achieve the goal of high-quality, efficient health care for individuals or populations.</p> " class="glossify-tooltip-tip" lang="en">Usability and use</abbr> </strong>—including planned analyses to demonstrate the measure is meaningful and useful to the target audience. The technical expert panel may accomplish this by reviewing the measure results (e.g., means and detectable differences, dispersion of comparison groups)<br> </li></ul></li><li>Description and forms documenting patient confidentiality and description of Institutional Review Board compliance approval or steps to obtain data use agreements (if necessary)</li></ul></dd></dl><p> </p></div>
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