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In the CY 2024 PFS final rule, we established the Medicare Clinical Quality Measure for Accountable Care Organizations Participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (Medicare CQM) collection type in the APP quality measure set and finalized that the Medicare CQM collection type would be available to only ACOs participating in the Shared Savings Program

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We also note that since an ACO's performance can vary from year to year (in terms of whether the ACO generates savings or losses and is eligible for shared savings or owes shared losses), it is possible for there to be a mixed effect across reopening payment determinations for multiple performance years

Therefore, the difference between the QCDR and qualified registry self-nomination is associated with the preparation of QCDR measures for CMS consideration

Tobacco use was categorized into current, former, and never, with additional details on the type and frequency of usage