HHS Guidance Portal
The Guidance Portal is a public website that shows current guidance documents from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Divisions.
Federal guidance are documents that explain how a government agency understands and applies federal law. Guidance can include policy statements, manuals, FAQs, or other documents that help the public understand existing laws and regulations.
Guidance does not create new laws or legal requirements. Instead, it explains how HHS plans to carry out laws that were already passed by Congress or rules that were already finalized through the federal rulemaking process.
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.
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| Title | OpDiv/StaffDiv | Guidance Status | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPUTATION OF THE 2016 VM | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| 2017 VM Informal Review Request Guide | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Summary of 2015 Physician VM Policies | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| ANALYSIS OF 2011 PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK PROGRAM GROUP REPORTS | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| BENCHMARKS FOR MEASURES INCLUDED IN THE 2013 QRUR | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| 2011 QRUR Sample Report | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| COMPUTATION OF THE 2018 VM | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Tips to Understand and Use the 2012 Supplemental QRURs | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Detailed Methods of the 2015 Supplemental QRURs | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final | |
| Overview of the Final Rule for Competitive Acquisition for Certain DME, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | Final |
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