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Endorsement & Maintenance (E&M)

The E&M process ensures measures submitted for endorsement are evidence-based, scientifically sound (i.e., reliable and valid), and both safe and effective, meaning use of the measure will increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes; will not increase the likelihood of unintended, adverse health outcomes; and is consistent with current professional knowledge. During each E&M cycle (Fall and Spring), submitted measures are reviewed by an E&M committee and a decision of endorsement is rendered (i.e., to endorse or not endorse a measure).

We appoint individuals from the PQM membership to E&M committees to participate in the E&M process. E&M committees are composed of diverse members representing all facets of the health care system. There are five E&M committees that evaluate, discuss, and vote on endorsement decisions for measures under endorsement review. Each committee has two co-chairs and the committee consists of two sub-groups: an Advisory Group and a Recommendation Group. All newly appointed committee members are seated on the Advisory Group for two out of their 3-year term, with the last year being reserved for participation on the Recommendation Group. The Advisory Group is tasked to review measures and meet virtually to discuss and raise questions regarding the strengths and limitations of measures. Advisory Group input is shared with the Recommendation Group for review and endorsement vote consideration.

E&M Committee Member Time Commitment

During your 3-year term on an E&M committee, you will:

• Work with Battelle staff to evaluate and endorse measures.
• Serve two years on the Advisory Group, and serve your last year on the Recommendation Group.
• Participate in virtual teleconference meetings, which tentatively occur during the timeframe below.
  • Advisory Group Meetings:
    • Spring Cycle: 1^st week of June
    • Fall Cycle: 1^st week December
  • Recommendation Group Meetings (i.e., endorsement meetings):
    • Spring Cycle: 4^th week of July
    • Fall Cycle: 4^th week of January - 2nd week of February
• Review relevant E&M materials (e.g., measure submission, public comments, staff assessments) in advance of the endorsement meetings.
• Conduct independent measure reviews using the PQM Measure Evaluation Rubric by established deadlines.
• Complete disclosure of interest forms by established deadlines.

Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review (PRMR) and Measure Set Review (PRMR)

PRMR and MSR processes ensure that measures under review are  meaningful and tailored to the unique needs of the programs they are used in. The PRMR process is conducted yearly to provide recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the selection of quality and efficiency measures under consideration for use by HHS, as required under Section 3014 of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010" (ACA) (P.L. 111-148) which created section 1890A of the Social Security Act. MSR is also conducted annually to provide recommendations on the continued use of quality and efficiency measures from CMS programs. The MSR process is statutorily enabled by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Public Law 116–260. We appoint individuals from the PQM membership to PRMR committees to participate in both the PRMR and MSR processes. PRMR committees are made up of a combination of those who are directly impacted by the use of the measures and those who have a larger health system perspective. The committee membership is made up of both individual and organizational seats. There are three setting-specific PRMR committees: Hospital and Hospital-Related Facilities; Clinician; and Post-Acute Care/Long-Term Care (PAC/LTC). You will have the opportunity to specify below which committee(s) you are interested in joining and whether you are interested in an individual or organizational seat. Each committee consists of two subgroups: an Advisory Group and a Recommendation Group. The Advisory Group members provide written and oral feedback on measures during the PRMR process. Their feedback is foundational to the recommendation process as part of the pre-rulemaking process. The Recommendation Group also includes providing written feedback as well as attending measure review meetings during which recommendations on individual measures are made. All PRMR committee members will get an opportunity to participate at least once in the Recommendation Group in their 3-year term. A subset of PRMR members will be selected to serve on the MSR committee.  

PRMR Committee Time Commitment

For each PRMR cycle (1 per year) the time commitment is about 40-60 hours, which includes:  

• Answering emails requesting availability or other requests in a timely fashion.
• Attending a virtual orientation meeting to occur in November.
• Completing Pre-Meeting Initial Evaluation (PIE) Forms for assigned measures by the deadline in December.
• Reviewing meeting materials in advance of the measure review and discussion meetings (see next two bullets).
• If appointed to an Advisory Group:
  • Attending a virtual meeting to discuss feedback on measures with Recommendation Group co-chairs. The meeting will occur in December.
• If appointed to the Recommendation Group:
  • Reviewing meeting materials in advance of the Recommendation Group meetings.  
  • Attending up to two days of virtual or in-person/virtual hybrid meetings for measure review and voting (10 AM-6 PM ET). Each committee meeting takes place in January.
• For each MSR cycle (1 per year), the time commitment is about 20 hours, which includes:  
  • Answering emails requesting availability or other requests in a timely fashion.  
  • Attending an orientation meeting tentatively planned to occur in August.  
  • Completing Pre-Meeting Initial Evaluation Forms for assigned measures by the deadline in September.
  • Reviewing meeting materials in advance of the measure review meeting (see next bullet).
  • Attending up to two days of meeting (virtual or in-person/virtual hybrid) for measure review (10 am - 6 pm ET) tentatively planned to occur in late September/early October. 

Committee Nominations: 

Battelle staff conduct a review of committee member appointments annually, which includes internal re-calibration of membership, a call for nominations, and targeted outreach.

Any interested party may nominate themselves or another individual to a committee of interest once the nominations period is open.

Nominations are closed