Health and Human Services Department, Centers 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.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records. SUMMARY: 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. DATES: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11) , this modified system of records notice is effective upon publication, with the exception of the routine uses, which are effective October 9, 2026, subject to comments received during the 30-day comment period. ADDRESSES: The public should submit written comments on this notice, by mail or em…
Citation: 91 FR 57344
