CMS Announces Plans To Change Hospital Star Ratings For 2021

reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced “it plans to change the controversial methodology used for its hospital star ratings in early 2021.” The article says, “The agency didn’t disclose specific details about what the changes will entail but it will propose them through public rulemaking some time next year.” CMS Administrator Seema Verma said in a statement, “Transparency is the cornerstone of the Trump administration’s commitment to patients. President Trump knows the status quo doesn’t work, and has directed us to enhance transparency for patients. CMS is delivering by refreshing and updating the hospital star ratings. Today, CMS is empowering patients to make informed healthcare decisions, leading providers to compete on the basis of cost and quality.” https://www.modernhealthcare.com/safety-quality/cms-will-change-hospital-star-ratings-methodology-2021