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Progress Update on HIT Standards for Clinical Quality Measures - October 2009

This document outlines the progress of the HIT Standards Committee's Clinical Quality Workgroup, led by Dr. Floyd Eisenberg and presented by Dr. Janet Corrigan on October 14, 2009. Key updates include a revised measure grid for meaningful use, the recommendation of a set of 29 clinical quality measures (17 of which can be adapted for EHRs), and insights into privacy and security concerns. The workgroup is collaborating with HHS to refine additional measures, focusing on enhancing workflow processes and developing electronic measure specifications for improved healthcare quality and interoperability.

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Progress Update on HIT Standards for Clinical Quality Measures - October 2009

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  1. HIT Standards Committee Clinical Quality Workgroup Floyd Eisenberg, MD MPH FACP for Janet Corrigan, PhD National Quality Forum October 14, 2009

  2. Workgroup Progress • Update to measure grid for meaningful use • Recommended set of 29 measures • 17 can be retooled for EHRs • Other measures • 10 EHR utilization • 2 Privacy and Security • Retooling arrangements in progress • 17 selected measures • Additional related measures identified by HHS • Building on the work of HITSP in retooling 16 inpatient measures (TN906)

  3. Workgroup Progress, con’t • Measure process workflow modified based on Standards Committee input • Incorporated in HITSP Quality Interoperability Specification (IS06) • Included as the basis for testing of retooled electronic measure specifications • NQF is actively working on new measures to meet the needs of the HIT Policy Committee requirements.

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