eCQM REPORTING, CONSULTING, ABSTRACTION SERVICES
Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs)
Overcoming eCQM Challenges with Direct Difference
Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) are essential for regulatory compliance and performance improvement—but many healthcare systems face significant challenges in managing them effectively. Direct Difference offers expert solutions to help your organization navigate, optimize, and succeed in eCQM reporting.
Common eCQM Challenges
- Unstructured Documentation
EHRs often lack the structured fields needed for accurate data extraction, complicating eCQM reporting.
- Inconsistent Data Capture
Clinical staff may document outside of required fields or formats, resulting in incomplete or invalid data.
- Workflow Misalignment
Current clinical workflows and terminology may not align with eCQM specifications, requiring strategic updates.
- Limited EHR Functionality
Many systems lack tools to generate actionable performance reports or capture complex eCQM logic.
- Complex Specifications
Interpreting CMS specifications can be overwhelming, leading to reporting errors or omissions.
How Direct Difference Can Help
- Data Validation
We ensure data accuracy and completeness before submission, reducing the risk of penalties and ensuring compliance.
- Submission Management
Our team handles all aspects of eCQM submission to CMS and other bodies—on time and error-free.
- Expert Guidance & Education
We provide ongoing support from experienced clinical data experts, so your team stays current without the training burden.
- Workflow Optimization
We align your documentation and workflow practices with eCQM standards to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- CDAC Review Support
If selected for a CDAC review, we’ll guide you through every step to ensure a successful outcome.
Supported Measures
We support a full range of eCQMs, including but not limited to:
- GMCS – Global Malnutrition
- HH-Hyper – Hospital Harm Hyperglycemia
- HH-Hypo – Hospital Harm Hypoglycemia
- HH-ORAE – Hospital Harm Opioid-Related Adverse Events
- OPI-1 – Opioid Management
- OP-40 – Mental Health Follow-up
- PC-02 / PC-07 – Perinatal Care
- STK-2 / STK-3 / STK-5 – Stroke Measures
- VTE-1 / VTE-2 – Venous Thromboembolism Measures
Let’s Improve Your eCQM Outcomes
Partner with Direct Difference to reduce administrative burden, improve accuracy, and ensure compliance. Our tailored services empower your team to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your organization’s eCQM needs.
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Direct Difference Delivered Timely, Accurate Data Abstraction in support of UCLA Ronald Reagan’s participation in the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative. UCLA received a Certificate of Achievement with a Three Star Rating! For more information about SVS/VQI, please go to www.vqi.org. Ask how we can help with your VQI data by clicking here.
