The survey was nationally implemented in 2006 and public reporting of hospital scores began in 2008. HCAHPS allows valid comparisons to be made across hospitals - locally, regionally and nationally. The HCAHPS Survey (pronounced “H-caps”) is a 29-item instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patients’ perceptions of their hospital experience. Overview: HCAHPS is the first national, standardized, publicly-reported survey of patients' perspectives of hospital care. Medicare Provider Cost Report Public Use Files.Provider statistical & reimbursement report.Medicare fee for service for Parts A & B.Medicare Claims Synthetic Public Use Files (SynPUFs).Health Care Information System (HCIS) data file.Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data.Prescription Drug Plan Formulary, Pharmacy Network, and Pricing Information Files for Download.Next Generation ACO Model (NGACO) Public Use Files.Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data.Comprehensive End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Care (CEC) Model Public Use Files.
