CDC Seeks Public Comments on Newly Developed Draft Clinical Quality Measure for HIV Screening

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on a newly developed draft clinical quality measure for HIV infection screening. The measure aligns with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations that all individuals between the ages of 15 and 65 be screened for HIV. The measure was developed in collaboration with clinicians and quality experts. The goal is to develop a measure that will be nationally endorsed through the National Quality Forum (NQF) and included in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) programs. Public comments will be accepted through October 20, 2014. For information on how to submit comments, please view the public notice on the CMS website.