Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2027 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2027 HAC Reduction Program. |
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3.8 MB |
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| FY 2027 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet This is an overview of the FY 2027 HAC Reduction Program. |
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353 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Key Dates This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2026 – FY 2028 HAC Reduction Program. |
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252 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology, including descriptions of Winsorization, how measure scores are calculated, and weights applied. An example calculation is also provided. |
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413 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Resource DocumentThis document includes a list of resources about the program. |
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243 KB |
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| FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2026 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2026 HAC Reduction Program. |
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2.8 MB |
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| FY 2026 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet This is an overview of the FY 2026 HAC Reduction Program. |
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397 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Key Dates This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2025 – FY 2027 HAC Reduction Program. |
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218 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology, including descriptions of Winsorization, how measure scores are calculated, and weights applied. An example calculation is also provided. |
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370 KB |
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| FY 2026 HAC Reduction Program Resource DocumentThis document includes a list of resources about the program. |
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242 KB |
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| FY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2025 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2025 HAC Reduction Program. |
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2.8 MB |
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| FY 2025 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet This is an overview of the FY 2025 HAC Reduction Program. |
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254 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2024 – FY 2026 HAC Reduction Program. |
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236 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology, including descriptions of Winsorization, how measure scores are calculated, and weights applied. An example calculation is also provided. |
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278 KB |
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| FY 2025 HAC Reduction Program Resource DocumentThis document includes a list of resources about the program. |
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204 KB |
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| FY 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2024 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2024 HAC Reduction Program. |
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1.6 MB |
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| FY 2024 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet This is an overview of the FY 2024 HAC Reduction Program. |
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272 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2023 – FY 2025 HAC Reduction Program. |
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161 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology, including descriptions of Winsorization, how measure scores are calculated, and weights applied. An example calculation is also provided. |
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303 KB |
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| FY 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2023 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2023 HAC Reduction Program. |
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1.3 MB |
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| FY 2023 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet This is an overview of the FY 2023 HAC Reduction Program. |
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315 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2022 – FY 2024 HAC Reduction Program. |
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259 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology, including descriptions of Winsorization, how measure scores are calculated, and weights applied. An example calculation is also provided. |
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290 KB |
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| FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2022 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions (08/13/21) This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2022 HAC Reduction Program. |
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929 KB |
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| FY 2022 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet (08/13/21) This is an overview of the FY 2022 HAC Reduction Program. |
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308 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates (08/13/21) This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2022 HAC Reduction Program. |
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249 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology (08/13/21) This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology. |
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233 KB |
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| FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Proposed Rule (08/13/21) The proposed rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2021 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 09/21/20) This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2021 HAC Reduction Program. |
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565 KB |
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| FY 2021 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet (Updated 12/23/20) This is an overview of the FY 2021 HAC Reduction Program. |
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228 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates (10/5/20) This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2021 HAC Reduction Program. |
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149 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic (Updated 09/21/20) This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology. |
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228 KB |
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| FY 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Proposed Rule (07/17/20) The proposed rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions (11/19/19) This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program. |
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548 KB |
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| FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet (11/19/19) This is an overview of the FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program. |
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240 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates (07/12/19) This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program. |
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60 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic (07/12/19) This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology. |
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320 KB |
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| FY 2020 Timeline (07/12/19) A timeline depicting the implementation dates for the FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program |
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147 KB |
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| FY 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to, and the quality measures used by, the HAC Reduction Program. |
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FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program Archived Dataset
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported the following FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program information for subsection (d) hospitals on Hospital Compare: FY 2020 measure scores, Total HAC Score, and payment reduction indicator. |
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367 KB |
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions (01/28/19) This is a list of questions and answers about the FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program. |
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734 KB |
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| FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet (01/28/19)This is an overview of the FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program. |
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307 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates (07/25/18)This includes key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program. |
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81 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic (03/22/17)This is an overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology. |
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387 KB |
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| FY 2019 Timeline (07/25/18)A timeline depicting the implementation dates for the FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program |
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188 KB |
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| FY 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) Final Rule (08/17/18)The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to and quality measures used by the HAC Reduction Program. |
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FY 2019 HAC Reduction Archived DatasetCMS reported the following FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program information for subsection (d) hospitals on Hospital Compare: FY 2019 measure scores, domain scores, Total HAC Score, and payment reduction indicator.
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417 KB |
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Archived HAC Reduction Program Resources
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| FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program Frequently Asked Questions (09/14/17)List of questions and answers about the FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program. |
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936 KB |
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| FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet (09/14/17)Overview of the FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program. |
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315 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Matrix of Key Dates (09/14/17)Key information and dates for the measures in the FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program. |
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74 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology Infographic (03/22/17)Overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Methodology. |
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387 KB |
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| FY 2018 Timeline (09/14/17)A timeline depicting the implementation dates for the FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program |
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260 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program Scoring Calculations Review and Corrections Overview (07/19/17)Overview of the HAC Reduction Program Scoring Calculations Review and Corrections process. |
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725 KB |
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| HAC Reduction Program FY 2018 Changes WebinarWebinar recording link located in the Related Links section. |
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| FY 2018 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule (08/14/17)The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to and quality measures used by the HAC Reduction Program. |
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| FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program Archived DatasetCMS reported the following FY 2018 HAC Reduction Program information for subsection (d) hospitals on Hospital Compare, including: FY 2018 measure scores, domain scores, Total HAC Score, and payment reduction indicator. |
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| FY 2016 Frequently Asked Questions (10/27/15)List of questions and answers about the FY 2016 HAC Reduction Program. |
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581 KB |
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| FY 2016 HAC Reduction Program Fact Sheet (12/10/15)Overview of the FY 2016 HAC Reduction Program. |
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159 KB |
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| FY 2016 Timeline (09/21/15)A timeline depicting the implementation dates for the FY 2016 HAC Reduction Program |
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323 KB |
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| FY 2016 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule (08/17/15)The final rule contains specific information on the requirements that apply to and quality measures used by the HAC Reduction Program. |
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| FY 2016 HAC Reduction Program Archived DatasetCMS reported the following FY 2016 HAC Reduction Program information for subsection (d) hospitals on Hospital Compare, including: FY 2016 measure scores, domain scores, Total HAC Score, and payment reduction indicator. |
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