Tools and Resources

• CY 2026 Program Requirements Infographic
• CY 2026 Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Guide
• CMS Specifications Manual for the EHR Reporting Period in CY 2026
• CMS Specifications Manual Release Notes: EHR Reporting Period in CY 2026
• CY 2026_Hardship Exception Fact Sheet

• CY 2025 Hardship Exception Fact Sheet
• CY 2025 Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Guide
• CY 2025_HQR User Guide
• CY 2025 Program Requirements Infographic
• FAQs:  AUR Reporting for the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program
• CMS Operational Guidance for Acute Care Hospitals to Report AUR Data
• Using NHSN AUR Module for the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program
• CMS Specifications Manual for the EHR Period in CY 2025

• CY 2024_HQR User Guide
• CY 2024 Hardship Exception Fact Sheet
• CY 2024 Program Requirements Infographic

Preview Documents for October 2026

Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Public Reporting Preview Quick Reference Guide

Combined Public Reporting Preview Help Guide

• Summary of FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Program Changes

• Call for Measures Submission Form