Case Study

CMQ Management

Implemented structured CMQ management with impact analysis and version control

A client managing complex CMQ definitions in spreadsheets struggled with maintaining logic, tracking changes, and performing impact analysis. Clinpex transformed this into a structured, system-driven process—bringing control, visibility, and scalability.

Result: Reduced manual effort, improved accuracy, and enabled controlled, scalable CMQ management with full visibility across changes.

CMQ Management — Clinpex Coding Platform
The Challenge

Complex Logic Trapped in Spreadsheets

The client relied on Excel to manage CMQs with complex inclusion and exclusion logic, narrative definitions, and evolving criteria. This made it difficult to maintain consistency, track changes, and confidently upgrade across dictionary versions.

CMQs maintained in spreadsheets with complex, manual logic
No structured way to store narrative definitions, rules, or criteria
Difficulty managing inclusion/exclusion logic consistently
No visibility into impact of dictionary updates
High risk of missed terms during upgrades
Time-consuming and error-prone maintenance
The Solution

From Manual Logic to Structured, Controlled CMQs

Clinpex enabled the client to move CMQ management from spreadsheets into a structured system—capturing logic, narrative definitions, and rules in a controlled, version-aware environment.

  • Centralized CMQ management within Clinpex Coding Platform
  • Ability to store descriptions, notes, source, and narrative definitions
  • Structured handling of inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Integrated impact analysis for CMQs
  • Simplified and controlled CMQ upgrades across dictionary versions
  • System-driven identification of term changes
AI-Powered

A smarter head start for every new CMQ

When creating a new CMQ, simply enter a description and the system uses AI to propose an initial set of member terms—grounded in the dictionary and relevant to the concept. Your team reviews, adjusts, and refines rather than starting from a blank slate, cutting initial curation time significantly.

The Results

Controlled, Scalable CMQ Management

  • Eliminated reliance on spreadsheets for CMQ management
  • Full visibility into CMQ structure, logic, and changes
  • Faster and more reliable impact analysis
  • Easier upgrades with system-identified new and affected terms
  • Ability to track term movement across versions
  • Identification of new sibling terms for inclusion based on CMQ structure
  • Improved accuracy and consistency in CMQ definitions

Still Managing CMQs in Spreadsheets?

If maintaining CMQ logic, tracking changes, and managing upgrades is slowing your team down—there's a better way. Let's talk about how Clinpex can bring structure, control, and visibility to your CMQ operations.

or reach us directly:info@clinpex.com