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Core values

- **Improvement in Quality of Care**: The CMS quality programs have led to a 24% reduction in the number of measures used, with an increased focus on outcomes measures, which has improved the quality of care and cost efficiency[1][2].
- **Cost Savings**: The measures have resulted in significant cost savings, estimated between $29.6 billion and $51.9 billion[1][5].
- **Reduction in Disparities**: There has been improvement in disparities across various subgroups, including income, dual eligibility, urban/rural location, and race/ethnicity[1][5].
- **Health Equity**: CMS has a framework dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes, particularly for underserved and disadvantaged communities[4].
- **Community and Provider Feedback**: The measures are considered clinically important by a high percentage of hospitals and nursing homes, and they reflect improvements in care according to provider feedback[1].