Hospital corrections to HAC data due Aug. 14

Aug 04, 2015 - 04:51 PM

Hospitals are encouraged to review their hospital-specific reports for the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program and submit any corrections before the 30-day review and correction period ends Aug. 14. The reports include a summary of the hospital’s results on the program’s quality measures, domain scores and total HAC score and whether hospitals may be subject to a payment adjustment. For more information, visit www.qualitynet.org. 

Related News Articles

Headline
HHS releases resources on adjusting operations to manage patient surge
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response yesterday released resources focused on…
Headline
FEMA issues preparedness guidelines for hurricane season during a pandemic
The Federal Emergency Management Agency this month issued COVID-19 pandemic operational guidance for the forthcoming hurricane season. Included in the document…
Headline
House committee examines COVID-19’s impact on communities of color
The Committee on Ways and Means today convened a hearing examining the disproportionate effect COVID-19 is having on minority communities. “Many communities…
Perspective
Perspective: COVID-19 Puts a Spotlight on the Need for Health Equity
In Michigan, African Americans make up 14% of the population … but account for 40% of the COVID-19 deaths. In Chicago: 30% of the population … and 46% of the…
Headline
HHS announces funding to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on vulnerable communities
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health May 1 announced it will provide funding to help deliver important COVID-19-related…
Headline
Blog: Spotlighting efforts to address COVID-19 disparities
Hospitals and health systems continue to provide care for our most vulnerable communities by addressing social needs, educating on COVID-19 risks and…