Dissemination of HOS Results to QIOs and MA Plans
Each year a baseline report and a performance measurement report are disseminated
to each Medicare Advantage Organization (MAO) participating in the Medicare HOS.
Each participating MAO receives plan specific baseline and/or performance measurement
reports, which present results for their MAO, the state total, and the HOS national
total. Patient level data files are made available to MAOs only after each cohort
is complete. Additionally, each state's Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) receives
state specific baseline and/or performance measurement reports, which present results
for all MAOs in their state, the state total, and the HOS national total. Corresponding
Baseline and Performance Measurement patient level data files are disseminated to
QIOs after each respective baseline and follow up measurement.
Medicare HOS Baseline Results
After the administration of each baseline cohort, a cohort specific baseline report
is produced. The baseline reports present physical component summary and mental
component summary scores. The scores are case mix adjusted using demographics, chronic
medical conditions, and HOS study design variables. The baseline reports also provide
MAO, state, and HOS national information on health status indicators and demographics.
A sample
baseline report (PDF, 809 KB) is available for download.
After baseline reports have been distributed to the participating MAOs and QIOs,
beneficiary level data are disseminated electronically to all participating QIOs.
Each QIO receives a beneficiary level SAS data set comprised of data from all beneficiaries
surveyed in the QIO's state. In addition to the SAS data set, each QIO is provided
with a data user's guide that describes the Medicare HOS file specifications and
the appropriate use of Medicare HOS data. Baseline QIO Data User's Guides are available for
download.
Medicare HOS Performance Measurement Results
After administration of each follow up cohort, a cohort specific performance measurement
report is produced. The performance measurement results describe change in health
over time, which is characterized in terms of the direction and magnitude for a
given respondent. These results account for demographic and health differences that
may exist between members in the various MAOs. A sample performance
measurement report (PDF, 1.1 MB) is available for download.
After performance measurement reports have been distributed to the participating
QIOs and MAOs, beneficiary level performance measurement data are disseminated electronically
to all participating QIOs and made available to participating MAOs. In addition
to the data files, each QIO and MAO is provided with a data user's guide that describes
the Medicare HOS file specifications and the appropriate use of Medicare HOS performance
measurement data. Performance measurement
Data User's Guides are available for download.
Availability of Reports and Data
For Cohorts 1 through 5 Baseline and 1 and 2 Performance
Measurement, hard copy reports were disseminated to QIOs and MAOs via an
overnight carrier. However, effective Fall 2003, hard copy reports are no longer
distributed to MAOs and QIOs. Instead, all distribution occurs electronically to
participating MAOs through CMS' Health Plan Management System (HPMS) and to participating
QIOs through the CMS QualityNet application. Baseline and Performance Measurement
reports, as well as Performance Measurement Summary Measure Results tables and Aggregate
Score Analysis tables, are available via HPMS through the Quality and Performance/HOS
module. In addition, MAOs may request their HOS data by contacting the HOS Information
and Technical Support e-mail at hos@azqio.sdps.org.
For earlier reports that were disseminated in hard copy format, detailed tracking
information is available. Tracking information or additional or replacement hard
copies and/or CD versions of reports can be ordered through the HOS Information
and Technical Support Line (1-888-880-0077). There is a modest replacement fee,
which covers the cost of report reproduction, shipping, and handling.
Note: Within the QualityNet application, the Security Administrator at each QIO designates
specific individuals to be included in the HOS_Data exchange group. For information
regarding the QualityNet HOS_Data exchange group, please contact the HOS Information
and Technical Support Line (hos@azqio.sdps.org). In addition, QIOs can also access
their HOS reports and the reports for all MAOs in their state via HPMS. An HPMS
User ID is required to access HPMS. MAOs must contact their CMS Quality Point of
Contact to obtain access to their HOS reports. If assistance is required regarding
HPMS access, please contact CMS via e-mail at hpms_access@cms.hhs.gov.
Complete information about the dissemination and availability of Medicare HOS reports
and data to MAOs and QIOs is available for each cohort below.
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HOS Cohort
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Baseline Report
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Baseline Data
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Performance Measurement Report
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Performance Measurement Data
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QIOs
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MAOs
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QIOs
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QIOs
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MAOs
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QIOs
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MAOs
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COHORT 1
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May 1, 1999
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May 1, 1999
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June 30, 1999
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Nov 30, 2001*
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Nov 30, 2001*, 2
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April 5, 2002
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Dec 13, 2002, 3
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COHORT 2
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Mar 1, 2000
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Mar 1, 2000
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April 15, 2000
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Sept 23, 2002*
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Sept 23, 2002*, 2
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January 27, 2003
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Dec 13, 2002, 3
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COHORT 3
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Mar 30, 2001
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Mar 30, 2001
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June 1, 2001
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Aug 21, 2003*
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Oct 2003*, 2
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May 5, 2004, 1
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May 12, 2004, 3
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COHORT 4
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June 5, 2002*
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June 5, 2002*
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Aug 6, 2002
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Aug 17, 2004*, 1
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Sept 27, 2004*, 2
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Nov 10, 2004, 1
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Nov 10, 2004, 3
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COHORT 5
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June 26, 2003*
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June 26, 2003*
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April 22, 2004, 1
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July 13, 2005*, 1
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July 20, 2005*, 2
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Sept 15, 2005, 1
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Sept 22, 2005, 3
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COHORT 6
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July 27, 2004*, 1
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Sept 27, 2004*, 2
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Oct 11, 2004, 1
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June 20, 2006*, 1
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July 10, 2006*, 2
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Aug 30, 2006, 1
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Sept 22, 2006, 3
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COHORT 7
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May 27, 2005*, 1
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June 22, 2005*, 2
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Aug 1, 2005, 1
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Aug 9, 2007*, 1
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Aug 31, 2007*, 2
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Dec 18, 2007, 1
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Jan 10, 2008, 3
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COHORT 8
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April 21, 2006*, 1
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June 5, 2006*, 2
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July 13, 2006, 1
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July 30, 2008*, 1
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Aug 6, 2008*, 2
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Nov 19, 2008, 1
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Dec 1, 2008, 3
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COHORT 9
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Aug 13, 2007*, 1
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Aug 31, 2007*, 2
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Nov 21, 2007, 1
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Aug 28, 2009*, 1
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Sept 30, 2009*, 2
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Dec 4, 2009, 1
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Dec 4, 2009, 3
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COHORT 10
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July 17, 2008*, 1
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July 25, 2008*, 2
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Oct 29, 2008*, 1
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July 15, 2010*, 1
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Oct 1, 2010*, 2
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Oct 27, 2010, 1
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Nov 17, 2010, 3
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COHORT 11
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July 31, 2009*, 1
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Sept 30, 2009*, 2
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Oct 22, 2009*, 1
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July 21, 2011*, 1
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Aug 23, 2011*, 2
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Nov 10, 2011, 1
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Nov 4, 2011, 3
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COHORT 12
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June 16, 2010*, 1
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Oct 1, 2010*, 2
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Aug 30, 2010*, 1
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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COHORT 13
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June 23, 2011*, 1
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Aug 23, 2011*, 2
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Sept 23, 2011*, 1
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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1 Disseminated electronically to QIOs via QualityNet Application
2 Made available electronically to MAOs via HPMS
3 MAOs notified of availability of data
* Reports and/or Access Information Available in HPMS
The following sample Medicare HOS Reports are available for download: