The review synthesizes findings from randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and mechanistic research published between 2020 and 2024
Response: Regarding commenters' requests for exclusion criteria, we note that the measure methodology, including consideration of potential exclusions, was informed by extensive literature review, empiric analyses, and feedback from the TEP, PFE Work Group, and the public comment period held during measure development
Step 2: Choose High-Quality Formats Look for purity and transparency
Comment: A few commenters recommended CMS keep the requirement to encode the estimated allowed amount in the MRF instead of replacing it with the median allowed amount and adding the 10th and 90th percentile allowed amounts, indicating they believe that given the volume and complexity of the MRFs, the average would provide a more accurate estimate of what a hospital has historically received for that item or service