Quality Measures Built by ENT, for ENT
What Is a Quality Measure?
Quality measures create an objective assessment of how well healthcare providers adhere to evidence-based standards of care. Reg-ent tracks both process measures, the actions a clinician takes, and outcome measures, the results patients experience. Together, they tell the complete story of ENT quality.
For otolaryngologists, who develops these measures matters. Generic measures designed for broad specialties often miss what defines quality ENT care, which is why the AAO-HNSF builds its own specialty-specific measures, grounded in evidence and designed by otolaryngologists. This short video walks through each element and how they're calculated in Reg-ent.
2026 Quality Measures
Reg-ent participants track performance across two measure categories: Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) measures are ENT-specific and developed by the AAO-HNSF, and Quality Payment Program (QPP) public measures are available to all specialties reporting through MIPS.
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QPP Measures |
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Developed by
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AAO-HNSF otolaryngologists
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CMS for all specialties
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Specific to ENT
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Unique to Reg-ent
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MIPS Eligible
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Number of Measures
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13
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23
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QCDR Measures
Developed by AAO-HNSF otolaryngologists to capture what quality ENT care actually looks like, conditions and outcomes that generic measures miss.
Age-Related Hearing Loss
AAO16: Age-related Hearing Loss: Audiometric Evaluation +#
2025 | 2026
Bell's Palsy
AAO13: Bell's Palsy: Inappropriate Use of MRI or CT Scan +
2025 | 2026
Dysphonia
AAO37: Dysphonia: Laryngeal Examination +
2025 | 2026
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
AAO42: Improvement of Obstructive Sleep Apnea after a Corrective Surgical Procedure
2025 | 2026
Otitis Media with Effusion
AAO21: OME: Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation for Chronic OME ≥ 3 months #
2025 | 2026
Tonsillectomy
AAO40: Post-Tonsillectomy Pain Management in Pediatric Patients
2025 | 2026
AAO41: Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage
2025 | 2026
Tympanostomy Tubes
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy Acute Otorrhea +
2025 | 2026
AAO20: Tympanostomy Tubes: Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation #
2025 | 2026
AAO36: Tympanostomy Tubes: Resolution of OME in Adults and Children +*
2025 | 2026
Neurotology
AAO32: Standard BPPV Management +
2025 | 2026
Surgery
AAO43: Otolaryngologic Surgical Procedures: Avoidance of Unnecessary Antibiotic Use
2025 | 2026
Oncology
2026 QPP Measures
Available to all specialties reporting through MIPS. Reg-ent makes it simple to track and submit these alongside your QCDR measures in a single workflow.
Adult Sinusitis
QPP331: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse) +
2025 | 2026
QPP332: Appropriate Choice of Antibiotic for Acute Bacterial Sinusitis +#
2025 | 2026
Asthma
QPP398: Optimal Asthma Control *+
2025 | 2026
Falls
QPP155: Falls: Plan of Care +
2025 | 2026
Medication
QPP130: Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record ^+
2025 | 2026
QPP238: Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults ^+
2025 | 2026
Otitis Media with Effusion
QPP464: Systemic Antimicrobials – Avoidance of Inappropriate Use +
2025 | 2026
Preventive Care & Screening
QPP226: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention ^#
2025 | 2026
QPP236: Controlling High Blood Pressure +
2025 | 2026
QPP317: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented ^
2025 | 2026
QPP431: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
2025 | 2026
QPP128: BMI Screening and Follow-Up Plan #
2025 | 2026
Respiratory Diseases
QPP066: Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis ^+
2025 | 2026
Surgery
QPP355: Unplanned Reoperation within 30 Day Postoperative Period *+#
2025 | 2026
QPP356: Unplanned Hospital Readmission within 30 Days of Principal Procedure *+
2025 | 2026
QPP357: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) *+#
2025 | 2026
Sleep Apnea
QPP277: Sleep Apnea: Severity Assessment at Initial Diagnosis #
2025 | 2026
QPP279: Sleep Apnea: Assessment of Adherence to Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
2025 | 2026
Other
QPP047: Advance Care Plan +
2025 | 2026
QPP261: Referral for Otologic Evaluation for Patients with Acute or Chronic Dizziness +
2025 | 2026
QPP419: Overuse of Imaging for the Evaluation of Primary Headache
2025
QPP493: Adult Immunization Status
2025 | 2026
QPP374: Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report ^+
2025 | 2026
2025 | 2026
* Outcome Measure | + High Priority Measure | ^ eCQM | # MVP Inclusion
Help Shape ENT Quality Measures
Reg-ent participants have a direct voice in developing the measures that define ENT quality. Vote on measure priorities, provide feedback on measures in development, and submit new concepts for consideration.