MCS Implementation Resources
Explore resources for the Malnutrition Care Score organized by Annual Update year. Access tools, guidance and FAQs to support successful implementation of the MCS in the acute care setting.
Annual Update Cycle
Annual Update Cycle: 2023
Application Year*
Reporting Period Calendar Year: 2024
Submission Period Calendar Year: 2025
Payment Period Fiscal Year: 2026
Consensus Based Endorsement: NQF #3592e through Fall 2024
Specification and Value Sets: Global Malnutrition Composite Score | eCQI Resource Center
Specification Manual: AU2023 GMCS Specification Manual
Additional Resources:
Annual Update Cycle: 2024
Application Year*
Reporting Period Calendar Year: 2025
Submission Period Calendar Year: 2026
Payment Period Fiscal Year: 2027
Consensus Based Endorsement: PQM #3592e, Spring 2024, through Spring 2029
Specification and Value Sets: Global Malnutrition Composite Score | eCQI Resource Center
Specification Manual: AU2024 GMCS Specifications Manual
Additional Resources:
Annual Update Cycle: 2025
Application Year*
Reporting Period Calendar Year: 2026
Submission Period Calendar Year: 2027
Payment Period Fiscal Year: 2028
Consensus Based Endorsement: PQM #3592e, Spring 2024, through Spring 2029
Specification and Value Sets: Malnutrition Care Score | eCQI Resource Center
Specification Manual: AU2025 MCS Specifications Manual
Additional Resources:
*Reporting Period is the period where data is collected. Submission Period is when data collected the prior year is submitted, usually during the Spring Quarter. Payment Period is the fiscal year the payment could potentially be affected if criteria for reporting is met or not met.
Additional implementation resources:
For additional information, questions, or support with implementation needs, please email the Academy's Quality team.
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