Webinars
Fiscal year (FY) 2027 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital VBP, HAC & HRRP Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description | Event Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program FY 2027 Provider Data Catalog Update | This event provides an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program. |
TBD |
| TBD | FY 2027 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs |
This presentation provides an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
TBD |
| 09/17/2026 | Overview of the FY 2027 Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This event provides an overview of the FY 2027 Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program and HAC Reduction Program, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. | |
| 05/21/2026 | FY 2027 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provides an overview of the FY 2027 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2026 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description | Event Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program FY 2026 Provider Data Catalog Update | This informational slide deck provides an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program. | |
| 9/10/2025 | FY 2026 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs |
This presentation provides an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. | |
| 08/11/2025 | Overview of the FY 2026 Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This event provides an overview of the FY 2026 Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program and HAC Reduction Program, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. | |
| 05/20/2025 | FY 2026 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provides an overview of the FY 2026 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2025 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP FY 2025 Provider Data Catalog Update | This event provided an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 09/05/2024 | FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs |
This presentation provided an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
| 08/20/2024 | Overview of the FY 2025 Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This presentation provided an overview of the FY 2025 HRRP and HAC Reduction Program, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. |
| 05/16/2024 | FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the FY 2025 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. There are no proposals or updates in this proposed rule for HRRP. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2024 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2024 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP FY 2024 Provider Data Catalog Update | This event provided an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS') inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 09/21/2023 | FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System/Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
| 08/17/2023 | Overview of the FY 2024 Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This event provided an overview of the FY 2024 HRRP, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. |
| 05/11/2023 | FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the FY 2024 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. There are no proposals or updates in this proposed rule for HRRP. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2023 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2023 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP FY 2023 Provider Data Catalog Refresh | This event provided an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 09/01/2022 | FY 2023 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality (IQR) Reporting Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
| 08/17/2022 | Overview of the FY 2023 Hospital- Acquired Condition Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This event provided an overview of the FY 2023 HAC Reduction Program and HRRP, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. |
| 05/18/2022 | FY 2023 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the FY 2023 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2022 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2022 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP FY 2022 Provider Data Catalog Refresh | This event provided an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 9/9/2021 | FY 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
| 8/19/2021 | Overview of the FY 2022 Hospital- Acquired Condition Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This event provided an overview of the FY 2022 HAC Reduction Program and HRRP, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. |
| 6/03/2021 | FY 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the FY 2022 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2021 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv..
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2021 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program FY 2021 Provider Data Catalog Refresh | This event provided an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital value-based purchasing programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 10/29/2020 | FY 2021 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
| 8/07/2020 | Overview of the FY 2021 Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program | This event provided an overview of the FY 2021 HRRP, including program updates, methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), and the Review and Correction period. |
| 6/19/2020 | FY 2021 IPPS/LTCH PPS Proposed Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the FY 2021 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule as it relates to the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, HRRP, and the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2020 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2020 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program FY 2020 Hospital Compare Data Update | This event provided an overview of publicly reported data for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital pay-for-performance programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 9/11/2019 | FY 2020 IPPS/LTCH PPS Final Rule Overview for Hospital Quality Programs | This presentation provided an overview of the fiscal year (FY) 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule as it relates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP. |
| 07/23/2019 | Overview of the FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program and HRRP | This event provided an overview of the FY 2020 HAC Reduction Program and HRRP, including an explanation of methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs), program updates, and the review and corrections process. |
| 1/31/2019 | Navigating QualityNet Pages and Reports: Inpatient Programs | This event provided an overview of the resources available for the CMS inpatient quality programs on the QualityNet website. In addition, this event provided an overview of how to retrieve reports through the QualityNet Secure Portal. |
Fiscal year (FY) 2018 & 2019 Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2019 | Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP FY 2019 Hospital Compare Data Update | This event provided an overview of the publicly reported data and information available for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inpatient hospital pay-for-performance programs in fiscal year (FY) 2019, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmission Reductions Program (HRRP). |
| 12/18/2018 | Navigating Hospital Compare | This event provided an overview of CMS’ Hospital Compare website, showed the steps to find and compare hospitals using the website’s features, and directed participants to other resources found on Hospital Compare. |
| 9/12/2018 | FY 2019 IPPS Final Rule Acute Care Hospital Quality Reporting Programs Overview | This presentation provided an overview of policies finalized in the FY 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule. It also addressed the final rule’s impact on the following programs: the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP. |
| 7/25/2018 | Overview of the FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program and HRRP | This event provided an overview of the FY 2019 HAC Reduction Program and HRRP, including an explanation of methodology, Hospital-Specific Reports, program updates, and the Review and Correction period. |
| 5/09/2018 | FY 2019 IPPS Proposed Rule Acute Care Hospital Quality Reporting Programs Overview | This presentation provided an overview of quality program proposals for hospitals as addressed in the FY 2019 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule. This discussion focused on proposed changes to the Hospital IQR Program, HAC Reduction Program, Hospital VBP Program, and HRRP. |
| 3/29/2018 | Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program: Early Look Hospital-Specific Reports | The purpose of this event was to provide hospitals with an understanding of the estimated hospital-level dual proportions, peer group assignments, and payment adjustment information for the new peer grouping methodology using FY 2018 data (eligible hospital discharges that occurred from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2016) highlighted in the Early Look Hospital-Specific Reports. |
Archived Webinars
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
Various informational resources regarding the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) are made available from the monthly teleconference for hospitals and vendors hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and support contractors.
For email announcements of upcoming webinars and other educational events, register for program notifications from the Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Listserv.
2017
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2017 | Fiscal Year 2018 Hospital VBP Program, HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP: Hospital Compare Data Update | This event provided an overview of the publicly reported data and information available for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) inpatient hospital programs, including the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 10/11/2017 | Inpatient Hospital Quality Programs: Payment Updates and Overview | This event provided an overview of how CMS adjusts payments for the inpatient hospital quality programs, including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP. |
| 8/29/2017 | Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule: Acute Care Hospital Quality Reporting Programs Overview | This presentation provided an overview of policies finalized in the fiscal year (FY) 2018 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule. It also addressed the final rule’s impact on the following programs: the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP. |
2016
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2016 | Unlocking the Secrets of the Question and Answer (Q&A) Site | This presentation acquainted users of the Q&A Site with many of the features available to them for efficiently researching and asking questions. This event pertained to all Hospital Quality Reporting programs. |
| 8/29/2016 | FY 2017 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule | This presentation provided an overview of policies finalized in the fiscal year (FY) 2017 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule. It also addressed the final rule’s impact on the following programs: the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP). |
| 1/19/2016 | IQR- IPPS Measure Waivers and Extraordinary Circumstances Exemption | This event provided insight on when and how to complete the Measure Exception Form and the Extraordinary Circumstances Extensions/Exemptions Request for the following IPPS Hospital Quality Reporting programs: the Hospital IQR Program, the Hospital VBP Program, the HAC Reduction Program, and HRRP. |
2015
| Date | Webinar | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2015 | Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Webinar | This webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network, provided an overview and background of the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), detailed information on reading the fiscal year (FY) 2016 HRRP Hospital-Specific Reports (HSRs). |
| 9/02/2015 | IQR: FY 2016 IPPS/LTCH Final Rule | This presentation provided an overview of policies finalized in the FY 2016 Inpatient Prospective Payment System /Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTCH PPS) final rule. It also addressed the final rule’s impact on the following programs: the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program, the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and HRRP. |