What is the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program?
The Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) is a Medicare value-based purchasing program aimed at reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions. Implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the HRRP penalizes hospitals with higher than expected readmission rates for certain conditions. This initiative encourages hospitals to improve the quality of care and focus on better health outcomes for patients.
