The PRMR process supports consensus recommendations regarding the inclusion of measures under consideration (MUCs) in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality reporting and value-based programs.
There are three PRMR committees grouped by care setting: Hospital, Clinician, and Post-Acute Care/Long-Term Care (PAC/LTC). These committees consist of a diverse membership representing all facets of the health care system. PQM emphasizes the inclusion of patients/recipients of care, caregivers, patient advocates, and traditionally underrepresented groups in this process.
The Clinician Committee provides input on the selection of measures for clinicians’ performance across CMS Medicare quality reporting and value-based programs. The Clinician Committee provides annual pre-rulemaking input related to: