Implementation of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program (QRP)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking input from Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility providers related to the implementation of the IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) established by Section 3004 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as The Affordable Care Act (ACA).  

On behalf of CMS, Health Care Innovation Services (HCIS) will be conducting voluntary provider interviews during the months of July and August, 2014. The voluntary interview process is intended to assist CMS in better understanding the strengths, weaknesses, priorities and burdens associated with the QRP; to understand the means by which providers ensure the accuracy of submitted data; to understand the impact the IRF QRP has or has had on IRF patient services and outcomes; and to understand how CMS might improve the program and associated processes in the future. The information gathered through the collaborative process with HCIS will be very valuable to CMS in furthering the development of the IRF QRP. Most interviews will be conducted over the telephone or per email. A comprehensive list of the questions and topics discussed will be provided prior to the interview process.  Reports or summaries that result from the information gathered through the interview process will not contain any specific provider information.

If you are interested in participating in the interview process, please contact Health Care Innovation Services (HCIS) at help@hcareis.com.