Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002

Summary: Kaiser Permanente supports the majority of the proposed changes, including the adoption of new quality measures, the inclusion of Medicare Advantage enrollees in mortality measures, and the transition to a digital quality measurement environment. However, the organization requests specific adjustments to the timing and technical specifications of certain measures, such as the Unique Device Identifiers and electronic prior authorization requirements, to ensure hospitals have adequate time and technical infrastructure for implementation.