We encourage the public to review the Measures Under Consideration (MUC) List overview document, the MUC List, and supporting materials for each measure that are posted to the MMS Hub.
2024 MUC List Highlights
- The list features 41 measures that use at least one digital data source.
- Of the 41 measures, 14 are currently implemented in Medicare programs. Additionally, 63% of these measures are outcome focused, promoting alignment and improved health outcomes across the care journey, and 37% address the Person-Centered Care Meaningful Measure Priority, accelerating equity and engagement for all individuals.
- There are 26 outcome measures (including intermediate and Patient-Reported Outcome-based Performance Measures (PRO-PMs), 11 process measures, 1 structure measure, and 3 cost/resource use measures.
How to Submit a Written Public Comment
- Select the measure (ID and title) from the drop-down menu.
- Attach additional documents to provide context to your comments, as needed.
- To comment on additional measures, please complete a new form for each.
Please Note
- Your name and organization will be displayed alongside your public comment once it is published.
- There may be a brief delay between the submission of your comment and its appearance online, as all comments undergo a review process to ensure compliance with our community guidelines.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to maintain a respectful and engaging environment for everyone. To learn more about the Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review (PRMR) process, please see the Guidebook of Policies and Procedures for Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review and Measure Set Review.
Public Comment Opportunities
Make live comments or ask CMS questions about a measure on the MUC List during the December Listening Sessions. Please indicate which measure you would like to comment on in your registration form.
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (ET) December 17, 2024: Clinician Listening Session
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (ET) December 18, 2024: Hospital Listening Session
- 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ET) December 19, 2024: Post-Acute Care/Long-Term Care (PAC/LTC) Listening Session
All comments will be shared with CMS, the Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review (PRMR) advisory groups, and the PRMR recommendation groups. Public comments will help guide PRMR measure review meetings in January. The public is welcome to observe the virtual recommendation group meetings, but the meetings will be closed for public comments.