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Measure Evaluation Criteria:

  • Access the 2021 Measure Evaluation Criteria and Guidance

For more details on measure evaluation criteria, see the following reports: 

  • Reserve Status Report (2014)
  • eMeasure Feasibility Report (2013)
  • Composite Measure Evaluation Guidance Report (2013)
  • Harmonization Guidance and Definitions (2013)
  • Usability Report (2012)
  • Patient Reported Outcomes Report (2012)

Measure Submission Guidance:

  • ICD-10 Guidance and Requirements (PDF)
  • Measure Submission Form (V8.0, 2021)
  • Cost and Resource Use Measure Submission Form (V5.0, 2021)
  • Composite Measure Submission Form (V8.0, 2021)
  • What Good Looks Like - Measure Submission Examples (2013)

Archived Reference Material:

  • 2019 Measure Evaluation Criteria and Guidance
  • 2017 Measure Evaluation Criteria and Guidance 
  • 2016 Measure Evaluation Criteria and Guidance 
  • 2015 Measure Evaluation Criteria and Guidance  
  • 2013 Measure Evaluation Criteria
  • 2013 Measure Evaluation Criteria and Guidance on Evaluation
  • 2011 Measure Evaluation Criteria (Submitted Jan 2011 - Nov 2012)
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