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beneficiaries. We now have a broad range of measures and
expect to rely more on the test measures program to
introduce new measures. In this way, by the time they may
be proposed for inclusion in a set of measures for a
particular year, the measures specifications will be
published, established, and utilized by eligible
professionals for test submission.
Comment: Numerous commenters suggested quality
measures in addition to the quality measures we had
proposed in Tables 11 through 14 of the CY 2009 PFS
proposed rule (73 FR 38567 through 38572) for the 2009
PQRI.
Response: We have not included in final 2009 PQRI
quality measures any quality measures that were not
identified in the CY 2009 PFS proposed rule as proposed
2009 PQRI measures. As discussed above in this rule, we
are obligated by section 1848(k)(2)(B)(ii) of the Act to
publish and provide opportunity for public comment on
proposed 2009 PQRI quality measures. Measures recommended
for selection via comments on the proposed rule that were
not included in the proposed rule have not been placed
before the public as part of notice and comment rulemaking
process. Thus, such additional measures recommended via
comments on the proposed rule cannot be included in the
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