The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released a report outlining the final methodology for its overall hospital star ratings, and summary results for the first overall star ratings which will be added to the Hospital Compare website in the April quality data refresh. Hospitals participating in the inpatient and outpatient quality reporting programs have until February 14 to preview their overall hospital quality star rating. Prospective payment system-exempt cancer hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities and ambulatory surgical centers also have until February 14 to preview their quality data for the April.
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