Measure Comparison (Inpatient Hospital Quality Measures)

The following is an annual reference guide for submitting data for the (inpatient) hospital quality of care measures utilized by: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); The Joint Commission; the Reporting Hospital Quality Data for Annual Payment Update (APU) initiative; and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) initiative. The document identifies the entities utilizing each measure and when data will be displayed on the Hospital Compare website.

Inpatient Hospital Quality Measures for:

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