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2022 CMS Changes for eCQM The 2022 final rule from CMS brings the adoption of two electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) for the management of inpatient diabetes in the hospital setting. This rule will standardize when and how hospitals report inpatient hyperglycemia and inpatient hypoglycemia and will directly impact how hospitals publicly rank according to these quality standards. Specifically, hospitals...

Historically, diabetes care in the hospital setting has been hard to measure for many organizations. When it comes to glucose metrics, many keep track of their hypoglycemia as “never events,” but measurement of hyperglycemia has not been as much of a priority. This, however, may be changing for hospitals across the country. Reporting glucose metrics, as part of improved medication...

Every day, the United States fights the ongoing battle regarding the cost of healthcare. Reimbursement rates are dropping and hospitals question every expense in order to find justification for new tools and treatment options. The complex issue occurs when addressing all conditions, including hyperglycemia, a significant concern that is linked to higher mortality rates. Despite the understanding that manifestations of...