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  1. Comments on eCQMs under development
  2. PCQM-559

Fully support the measures; smoking leads to poor outcomes in orthopaedic surgery patients and early intervention via the new eCQM measures would improve outcomes.

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    • Increased data collection may place undue burden on staff without the proper infrastructure.
    • Jennifer Hersh
    • 202-548-4142
    • American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
    • None, comments provided on proposed re-engineered TOB measures.
    • The eCQMs currently under development would likely increase the number of patients being screened for tobacco use, allowing for counseling and other interventions that could potentially positively impact patient outcomes post-orthopaedic surgery.
    • Tobacco Treatment Measures (TOB)

      Please see attached comment letter on Tobacco Treatment Measures.

        1. AAOS Comments_CMS Tobacco Treatment Measures_12042015_FINAL.pdf
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            cindy.cullen Cindy Cullen
            jhersh71 Jennifer Hersh (Inactive)
            Jennifer Hersh (Inactive), Jennifer Hersh (Inactive), Kyle Shah (Inactive)
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