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How CMS Calculates the Patient Experience of Care (HCAHPS) Domain Score in the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program

The purpose of this document is to provide a sequential overview of the score creation process.  By following these steps, a hospital can approximate its Patient Experience of Care Domain score. Please click here to access this guide.

HCAHPS Hospital VBP Performance Standards

The HCAHPS Hospital VBP Performance Standards are published annually by CMS in the Final IPPS Rule. HCAHPS Performance Standards for each Fiscal Year are calculated from the Baseline Period and used in the assignment of Total HCAHPS HVBP Points in the Performance Period. Click here to view the FY 2018 Hospital VBP Performance Standards.

Archived Documents

• Click here  to view the FY 2014 VBP Patient-Mix Adjustment Coefficients for the Baseline Period, (April 2010-December 2010) and Performance Period (April 2012-December 2012).
• Click here  to view the FY 2013 Hospital VBP Patient-Mix Adjustment Coefficients for the Baseline Period, (July 2009-March 2010) and Performance Period (July 2011-March 2012).

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