CMS introduced star ratings at Hospital Compare
MDS 3.0 Insider, April 17, 2015
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On April 16, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced star ratings on Hospital Compare, the agency’s public information website, to make it easier for consumers to choose a hospital and understand the quality of care they deliver. This announcement builds on a larger effort across HHS to build a health care system that delivers better care, spends health care dollars more wisely, and results in healthier people.
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