CMS Decides To Revise Hospital Star Rating System

CMS has announced it will update its hospital star ratings in early 2020 using the current methodology as the agency works on refining a new one. With the last update to the ratings system implemented in February 2019, CMS is already taking public comments to refine methodology for 2021 for the most up to date and accurate reflections of hospitals in its ranking system. CMS has a goal of proposed rule making in 2020 with implementation in 2021. Hospital associations were quick to voice their displeasure of the decision stating, "Republishing the flawed ratings in 2020 will not advance the goal of providing the public with accurate, purposeful information about quality." For the CMS press release click here. (You will also be able to read the public comments and a summary of those comments.)