AARP 'Disappointed' By Hospital Star Ratings Delay, Urges Quick Publication

By Michelle M. Stein / April 26, 2016 at 1:55 PM
AARP is urging CMS to publicly release the hospital star ratings and ensure there are no more delays after the agency last week pushed back the release of the quality measures in light of hospital and lawmaker pressure. AARP says it is disappointed by CMS' decision to delay the release of the star ratings, adding that making the star ratings available to public is an essential part of consumer engagement. “AARP urges the agency to continue its commitment to transparency...


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