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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services modified a Privacy Act system of records for hospice patient data collection, effective October 9, 2026.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services modified a Privacy Act system of records for hospice patient data collection, effective October 9, 2026. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services/#s-2026-09-09
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NoticeHealth and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is modifying an existing system of records maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), titled "Hospice Item Set (HIS) System," System No. 09-70-0548. The amended System of Records Notice (SORN) reflects changes to now include real time data collection at the time of patient assessments to improve the understanding of patient care needs and care coordination. CMS is also changing the name of the system of records to "Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE)" and making other modifications which are explained in the Supplementary Information section. The HOPE system collects standardized hospice patient data to measure and improve care quality, support regulatory and reporting requirements, and enable research and policy functions.
- ○Takes effect in 28 days
91 FR 57344FR Doc. 2026-18316official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗