eCQM Specifications

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eCQM Specifications

 

The eCQMs used by Joint Commission are updated on an annual basis to account for changes in clinical evidence, measure logic, and coding updates. Joint Commission maintains close alignment with CMS measures where possible and continues to advance eCQM development to drive quality improvement. The following information provide links to eCQM specifications used by Joint Commission and access to support resources.

Joint Commission

For Joint Commission Stewarded Measures:

  • PC-01: Elective Delivery

  • PC-05: Exclusive Human Milk Feeding

  • PC-06: Unexpected Complications in Term Newborns

View the Measure specifications, measure flows, value set information, known issues log, and technical release notes on the Joint Commission website Knowledge Library:

https://www.jointcommission.org/en-us/knowledge-library/support-center/measurement/electronic-clinical-quality-measures

 

CMS

For CMS aligned eCQM measure specifications, visit: https://ecqi.healthit.gov/

TIP: use the eCQM Title or CMS ID search bar to find measure information

screenshot of the ecqi.healthit.gov website emphasizing the eCQM title or ID search bar

 

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