Regulatory Updates: Hospital

CMS released their 2022 IPPS proposed rule and included changes to the hybrid measure and eCQM requirements. 

This post is a guide to understanding the differences between the five major stroke measure sets. It’s a nightmare trying to keep straight this wide range... 

Picture this: You’ve entered a cake baking contest and are responsible for baking, decorating and serving a beautiful and delicious cake, but you must rely... 

Next year, CMS requires hospitals to submit the new Opioid eCQM to the IQR program. The data you submit will be publicly reported. This new eCQM does more... 

Wouldn't it be nice to have a master calendar somewhere that shows all of your quality reporting deadlines? Ask and you shall receive. 

Do you watch home improvement shows? I’ll be honest, I freaking love those things. What is it about Fixer Upper or This Old House that keeps us glued to the... 

It’s no secret that hospital-at-home programs are a rising trend in the healthcare industry. Their lasting success, however, will depend on quality data and... 

CMS made significant changes to the way the Hospital Star Ratings are calculated. They finalized the calculation in the CY 2021 Medicare Hospital Outpatient...