Quality Metrics Quality measures relevant to oncology management

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Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults (MIPS)1

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This measure assesses potentially inappropriate use of high-risk medications in older adults (≥65 years of age).

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Abbreviation: MIPS, Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.

Reference: 1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Quality ID #238 (NQF 0022): Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly. Accessed August 31, 2023. https://qpp.cms.gov/docs/QPP_quality_measure_specifications/CQM-Measures/2019_Measure_238_MIPSCQM.pdf

Admissions and ED Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy (OP-35)1

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This measure evaluates the rate of ED visits and inpatient admissions within 30 days of hospital-based outpatient chemotherapy treatment for patients ≥18 years of age with cancer (not including patients with leukemia).

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Abbreviation: ED, emergency department.

Reference: 1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Measures Inventory Tool. Accessed August 31, 2023. https://cmit.cms.gov/cmit/#/MeasureView?variantId=1936§ionNumber=1

30-Day Unplanned Readmissions for Cancer Patients (PPS)1

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This measure calculates the rate of unplanned readmission within 30 days of discharge from an eligible index admission for cancer patients.

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Abbreviation: PPS, Prospective Payment System.

Reference: 1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. PPS-Exempt Cancer Hospital overview. Accessed August 31, 2023. https://impl-qualitynet.cms.gov/pch/measures/readmissions

Access to care (CAHPS Health Plan Survey)1

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This measure assesses the ability of individuals to access appropriate care and to receive care in an appropriate time frame.

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Abbreviation: CAHPS, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.

Reference: 1. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. CAHPS Health Plan Survey. Accessed July 31, 2025. https://www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/hp/index.html