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(May 2019) Publication of Potentially Preventable Readmission Measures for the SNF, IRF, LTCH, and HH Quality Reporting Programs (QRPs) - Questions and Answers

Guidance for (5/30/2019) Publication of Potentially Preventable Readmission Measures for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH), and Home Health (HH) Quality Reporting Programs (QRPs) through Questions and Answers format.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 30, 2019

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