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<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">I saw this post on the AMRSO list but I don’t recall it being discussed on this list. I figure many will be interested. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">-Adam<br><br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="WordSection1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello All – just a reminder about the comment period deadline for the CMS proposed rule change on CT dose reporting. All of this information was compiled and provided by a medical physicist colleague. Comments
from individuals who are technically qualified will carry a lot of weight. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">We would like to have your attention and help with a critical CMS proposition which is currently open for public comment until
<b>Sep 15th</b>. Please see the detailed instruction in the attached documents about the fundamentally flawed measure, which was proposed by a for-profit company and opposed by all major professional societies including RSNA, ACR, AAPM, ASRT and HPS. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The current proposition to be commented on is to set the data reporting for this measure to be
<b>Permanently Voluntary. </b> Therefore, we are strongly in support of this proposition, while the for-profit company is also carrying an overwhelming campaign over social media by using disguising weblinks such "ucsf.us" instead of "uscf.edu".<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">If you are not familiar with this measure (and the current proposition to make it optional), please refer to the sample texts either in this email below or in the attached sample
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<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">To save everyone’s time, one way is to provide some simple versions of comments (we include several examples below in this email and also in the attached instruction document). Anyone can
directly copy/paste, and submit quickly on the website: </span><u><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hSy6k9zrdAPTLR1oDl61VKQAtYRsfpmkl8u3zplpojnwSylMTEZWltisG-bHkqXATG1Y22TIvf645q8MDOnHBkMtXKMLgYNQzONvZfs3RWf300cPRjCR7TG2ad239owN7g_dknEYs9Dl6u2SFTfX0ZKWfiTr3-zTZksKVCn88xjXB5BlD-h1q7sqKJR657BxP1gEQn9QQkvXQNDAcxVryCVCjSvdcTEG8V90xH46-LZQ2PeaD-S6oKV4jgDehEnL_xea1R2CXrms2WYzKRpMZl4bFkRwRtYbEW9sQ8MkPICVh78GwOkL6K2P9rq3xMIU/https*3A*2F*2Fwww.regulations.gov*2Fcommenton*2FCMS-2025-0306-0002__;JSUlJSU!!KGKeukY!0hWFh0hvSnArkmV9Q9QAzzhqk1PsEnPjbi74o_jzwcOuvkiordlZ2_jsAWqsffwN3RV8G_K-_WB6aw3sxwCNPf5eUCvMrfq-6OagYw$"><span style="color:black">https://www.regulations.</span></a></span></u><span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hSy6k9zrdAPTLR1oDl61VKQAtYRsfpmkl8u3zplpojnwSylMTEZWltisG-bHkqXATG1Y22TIvf645q8MDOnHBkMtXKMLgYNQzONvZfs3RWf300cPRjCR7TG2ad239owN7g_dknEYs9Dl6u2SFTfX0ZKWfiTr3-zTZksKVCn88xjXB5BlD-h1q7sqKJR657BxP1gEQn9QQkvXQNDAcxVryCVCjSvdcTEG8V90xH46-LZQ2PeaD-S6oKV4jgDehEnL_xea1R2CXrms2WYzKRpMZl4bFkRwRtYbEW9sQ8MkPICVh78GwOkL6K2P9rq3xMIU/https*3A*2F*2Fwww.regulations.gov*2Fcommenton*2FCMS-2025-0306-0002__;JSUlJSU!!KGKeukY!0hWFh0hvSnArkmV9Q9QAzzhqk1PsEnPjbi74o_jzwcOuvkiordlZ2_jsAWqsffwN3RV8G_K-_WB6aw3sxwCNPf5eUCvMrfq-6OagYw$"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">g</span></a><u><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://secure-web.cisco.com/1hSy6k9zrdAPTLR1oDl61VKQAtYRsfpmkl8u3zplpojnwSylMTEZWltisG-bHkqXATG1Y22TIvf645q8MDOnHBkMtXKMLgYNQzONvZfs3RWf300cPRjCR7TG2ad239owN7g_dknEYs9Dl6u2SFTfX0ZKWfiTr3-zTZksKVCn88xjXB5BlD-h1q7sqKJR657BxP1gEQn9QQkvXQNDAcxVryCVCjSvdcTEG8V90xH46-LZQ2PeaD-S6oKV4jgDehEnL_xea1R2CXrms2WYzKRpMZl4bFkRwRtYbEW9sQ8MkPICVh78GwOkL6K2P9rq3xMIU/https*3A*2F*2Fwww.regulations.gov*2Fcommenton*2FCMS-2025-0306-0002__;JSUlJSU!!KGKeukY!0hWFh0hvSnArkmV9Q9QAzzhqk1PsEnPjbi74o_jzwcOuvkiordlZ2_jsAWqsffwN3RV8G_K-_WB6aw3sxwCNPf5eUCvMrfq-6OagYw$"><span style="color:black">ov/commenton/CMS-2025-0306-0002</span></a></u>. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">The submission itself
<b>only took 1 minute. We encourage everyone to submit individually, either from these simple options or upload a more formal letter using the letter template attached. </b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Simple Version 1: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">I am writing to comment on the proposed rules (<b>CMS-1834-P</b>) regarding the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, specifically on the proposed change to “Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate
Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults” (CMS eCQM ID: CMS1074v1). I strongly support CMS’s proposal to make this quality measure voluntary in 2027 and beyond. The two major metrics in the eCQM, Calculated CT Global Noise and Calculated
CT Size-Adjusted Dose, are fundamentally flawed. They do not reflect how radiologists assess image quality or how physicists measure and calculate radiation dose. They are inconsistent with some of the internationally recognized standards such as Size Specific
Dose Estimate (SSDE). Enforcing fixed limits creates an untenable situation for some patient types that will lead to inferior diagnostic information and missed or incorrect diagnoses. Making the rule voluntary in 2027 and beyond will give time to professional
organizations and CT imaging community to determine more valid metrics that truly monitor diagnostic quality and patient outcomes. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Simple Version 2:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">This comment is regarding the proposed rules (<b>CMS-1834-P</b>), particularly on the proposed changes to the eCQM titled “Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography
(CT) in Adults” (CMS eCQM ID: CMS1074v1). I strongly support the proposal to make this rule voluntary at 2027 and beyond. The measure’s core metrics, “Calculated CT Global Noise” and “Calculated CT Size-Adjusted Dose”, have not received broad and strict validation
in the clinical and scientific community. This measure relies on use of a software tool that has been developed and is to be provided by a for-profit company, and that same company is the proponent of the measure. This is an inherent conflict of interest.
Before the rule becomes mandatory, CMS should require independent studies, peer-reviewed evidence, and multiple implementation options. Making it voluntary at 2027 and beyond is the right thing to do.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Simple Version 3:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">This comment is about <b>CMS-1834-P</b> and the recently proposed changes to eCQM CMS1074v1: Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults. I strongly endorse
the proposed change to make it voluntary in 2027 and beyond. The implementation in the original rule depends on ALARA Imaging, which is a new (2020), for-profit startup company with no track record of having previously performed any project on imaging, let
alone a project of such wide scope, scientifically or technically. Sufficient time has not been allowed for testing with this company or for alternative companies to develop products that would allow a practice to comply with this measure. A voluntary period
will allow careful further validation studies, fair competition among different commercial or academic tools, and simpler workflow before the rule becomes mandatory.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">I am writing to comment on
<b>CMS-1834-P</b> and the recently proposed changes to eCQM CMS1074v1: Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults. I strongly endorse the proposed change to make it voluntary in 2027 and beyond. Since
the mandatory requirement imposes unnecessary regulatory burden and increase operational costs without corresponding improvements in patient care or system efficiency.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">While the goal of improving transparency and quality in hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center payments is commendable, some provisions appear overly complex and administratively burdensome.
These requirements could divert critical resources away from direct patient care and create additional compliance challenges for healthcare providers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">I urge regulators to carefully consider the cost-benefit balance of these requirements and explore opportunities to streamline reporting and documentation processes. Minimizing unnecessary regulatory
burden is essential to fostering innovation, reducing administrative overhead, and ultimately improving healthcare delivery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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