2026 - 2027

We will provide CMS Leads an overview of PQM and the 2025 MSR process and timeline.

This CMS-only meeting is an opportunity for measure and program leads to prepare for the MSR Recommendation Group review meetings on October 13 and 14.

During this prep call, we will discuss:

This meeting is an opportunity for MSR committee members to learn about the MSR process. During this call, we will review process updates and discuss upcoming meetings, materials, and timelines. MSR committee members will receive a meeting invitation via email from  [email protected] with details about joining the meeting. 

This meeting is an opportunity for measure developers and stewards to learn about the MSR process. CMS representatives are also invited to attend. 

During this call, we will:  

• Review the updated MSR measure selection process and public comment periods
• Discuss meetings, materials, and timelines 

Note: This is a closed meeting for measure developers/stewards and CMS staff. 

The public is invited to observe the 2024 Measure Set Review (MSR) Recommendation Group Measure Review Meeting, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET) October 14. During this virtual meeting, MSR members will review, discuss, and recommend measures for continued use in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs. The 2026 MSR cycle focuses on measures prioritizing safety.

The public is invited to observe the 2024 Measure Set Review (MSR) Recommendation Group Measure Review Meeting, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ET) October 13. During this virtual meeting, MSR members will review, discuss, and recommend measures for continued use in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs. The 2026 MSR cycle focuses on measures prioritizing safety.

The public is invited to observe the 2026 Back-Up Measure Set Review (MSR) Recommendation Group Measure Review Meeting, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (ET) October 15. This virtual meeting will only be held if all 2024 MSR measures are not discussed during the two-day MSR Recommendation Group Review Meeting, October 13 – October 14.

This meeting is exclusively for MSR patient participants. During the call, we will review the MSR patient participant role, administrative details, and MSR Education Meeting materials from the August 5th meeting. MSR committee patient participants should check their inbox for a meeting invitation from [email protected] for details about joining the meeting. 

This discussion is an opportunity to step back and ask a broad question: how can quality measurement support quality improvement?

Day 1 will cover the following topics:

• prevention and wellness
• patient safety
• health system-level readiness 

The goals of this discussion are: 

This discussion will focus on translating the Day 1 conversation and talking points into practical next steps for PRMR and MSR work.

Day 2 will cover the following topics:

• PRMR/MSR Evaluation Criteria
• Meaningfulness deep dive
• Reviewing sample preliminary assessment
• PRMR/MSR Guidebook updates
• Website tour
• Future schedule review