We recently received communication from NAHC notifying us that CMS has announced a new Hospice Quality Reporting (QRP) report that will be available beginning July 17, 2016.  The Hospice Timeliness Compliance Threshold Report displays provider level data regarding Hospice Item Set (HIS) records submitted successfully to CMS.  It can accessed in the CASPER Reporting application under the Hospice Provider report category.  For more detailed information, click the following link which will connect you to the CMS Spotlight & Announcements webpage:  https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/hospice-quality-reporting/spotlight.html.

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