Today, as part of our continuing commitment to greater data
transparency, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the new
Hospice Compare website. The site displays information in a ready to use format
and provides a snapshot of the quality of care each hospice facility provides
to its patients. CMS works diligently to make healthcare quality information
more transparent and understandable for consumers and is committed to helping
individuals make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their
families based on objective measures of quality.
The Hospice Compare site allows patients, family members,
caregivers, and healthcare providers to compare hospice providers based on
important quality metrics, such as the percentage of patients that were
screened for pain or difficult or uncomfortable breathing, or whether patients’
preferences are being met. Currently, the data on Hospice Compare is based on
information submitted by approximately 3,876 hospices.
The Hospice Compare website will reflect current industry best
practices for consumer-facing websites and will be optimized for mobile use.
For more information, please visit https://www.medicare.gov/hospicecompare/ to
view the new Compare site.
For more information,
visit the Hospice Quality Public Reporting webpage.
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