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This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to delay the implementation of electronic clinical quality metrics (eCQMs) for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) until January 1, 2030. The legislation establishes a pilot program starting January 1, 2026, to test digital reporting methods for quality measures, allowing ACOs to voluntarily participate and be temporarily exempt from mandatory eCQM reporting. During this period, ACOs can continue using existing reporting methods without penalty. The bill requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to pilot program participants and submit a report to Congress by January 1, 2028, detailing the pilot's findings and recommendations. Additionally, the legislation mandates the development of long-term digital quality reporting standards by January 1, 2030, which must ensure compatibility across different electronic health record (EHR) systems and practice types. The Secretary must collaborate with stakeholders like the National Committee for Quality Assurance, EHR vendors, ACOs, payers, and medical groups during this standards development process. Importantly, participation in the pilot program will not affect an ACO's eligibility for existing payment incentives or adjustments.

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