Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002

Summary: The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) submitted a mixed response to the proposed rule, opposing the use of 30-day windows for readmission and diabetes-related measures while supporting the removal of certain VTE measures and the mandatory reporting runway for hospital harm measures. They also expressed concerns regarding the scope of the proposed Advance Care Planning and Emergency Care Access measures, suggesting more targeted criteria or holistic policy considerations.