Social Drivers of Health: New Reporting Requirements for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Report Program

In a significant move toward patient-centered care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has mandated that hospitals reporting to the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) program submit two brand new measures: SDOH-1 and SDOH-2. These measures are voluntary in 2023 and required in 2024. The Goals of the New Measures Recognizing the profound impact […]