Six-month delay for HH-CAHPS implementation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a delay in the implementation of the Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HH-CAHPS). This will allow home health agencies to implement OASIS-C before being required to implement the HH-CAHPS survey for payment considerations. The final ruling, which was announced November 2, 2009, requires agencies to conduct a dry run for a minimum of a one-month period in the third quarter of 2010. Implementation of the program will begin in October 2010 rather than the original implementation date of April 2010.

Research & Marketing Strategies encourages Home Health Care agencies to contact us about implementing HH-CAHPS for 2010 and we will help guide your efforts. Please call Kim Cuccaro at 1-866-567-5422 or e-mail KimC@RMSresults.com.

For more information about the details of CMS’ ruling, visit www.cms.hhs.gov/center/hha.asp.