NYAPRS Note:
On behalf of CMS’s Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, Mathematica Policy Research is seeking public comment on the measure specification and justification for a quality measure currently under development. The measure is called: “Follow Up after Hospitalization or Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD).”
A memo listing questions on which we request public comment, as well as the measure information form (MIF) and measure justification form (MJF), are available in zip files in the Download section on this web page: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/MMS/PC-Currently-Accepting-Comments.html.
The public comment period for this measure runs from January 25, 2018 to February 14, 2018. Please submit your comments by February 14, 2018 to SUDQualMeasures@mathematica-mpr.com. You may also send any questions to this email address. We look forward to receiving your comments on this important measurement concept.
We appreciate your help in spreading the word of this public comment solicitation by posting this notice in your organization’s newsletters and communications. Thank you very much.
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