by Noah Larsen | Aug 29, 2022 | Patient Experience
In a recent final rule, CMS finalized the delay of the current start date of the Radiation Oncology (RO) Model from 1/1/23 to a date that will be established through future rulemaking. CMS still believes that the RO model is valuable, but recognizes that the RO model...
by Noah Larsen | Mar 24, 2022 | Patient Experience
OAS CAHPS: Testing the New Mixed Mode Option Hosted by Jan Gnida, CPXP, and Andrea Paseka of PRC Join PRC to learn about the newly-approved OAS CAHPS mixed mode methodologies that contain an e-survey component. We’ll review what the requirements are, and take a peek...
by Noah Larsen | Sep 9, 2021 | Patient Experience
CMS provided the FY 2022 IPPS Final Rule, which provides guidance on the use of CY2020 HCAHPS data for Value Based Purchasing (VBP). Previously, we learned that CMS was not going to use the Q1 2020 or Q2 2020 data in VBP, the submission of which was optional. If you...
by Noah Larsen | Jul 29, 2021 | Patient Experience
CMS published an OPPS proposed rule in the Federal Register which contains important information for several different programs, including OAS CAHPS and the Radiation Oncology (RO) Model. They also propose establishing a new provider type—a Rural Emergency Hospital...
