HHAs Notified of Payment Reduction for Failure to Participate in CAHP

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in the Calendar Year (CY) 2010 PPS final rule that the Consumer Assessment for Healthcare Providers and Systems participation of Home Health Agencies (HHCAHPS) is required for CY 2012. Home health Agencies (HHA) that fail to meet the quality reporting requirements will receive a 2 percent…