CMS Proposes Changes to their Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare; Intends to Establish New Peer Rating Groups

Overview On February 28, 2019, CMS posted proposed changes to their Hospital Star Ratings on Hospital Compare  for public comment. These changes intend to enhance the Star Ratings Methodology for hospitals by increasing rating consistency and making hospital comparisons more precise. Potential changes were developed using a newly-developed Hospital Quality Star Ratings Technical Expert Panel (TEP). [...] Read More