The agency said it is extending the third quarter of 2020 data submission for these programs by about one month.
CMS said the extension is being made to help providers keep their focus on patient care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The data submission deadline for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program was set for Feb. 1, but it is now March 1.
The submission deadline for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program HCAHPS data was Jan. 6, but it has been extended to Feb. 8.
To access the full list of new deadlines and programs affected, click here.
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