CMS and AHIP have released seven sets of clinical quality measures, primarily for physician quality programs.

The release marks the first time multi-payer support on core measures for physician quality programs has occurred.

"In the U.S. health care system, where we are moving to measure and pay for quality, patients and care providers deserve a uniform approach to measure quality," said CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt. "This agreement today will reduce unnecessary burden for physicians and accelerate the country's movement to better quality."

The core measures are in the following seven sets:

•ACOs, patient centered medical homes, and primary care;
•Cardiology;
•Gastroenterology;
•HIV and Hepatitis C;
•Medical Oncology;
•Obstetrics and Gynecology; and
•Orthopedics.