Hospice Item Set (HIS) — Legacy
The Hospice Item Set (HIS) was the former standardized hospice quality data set; CMS replaced it with HOPE for admissions and discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2025.
Definition
The Hospice Item Set (HIS) was the former standardized hospice quality data set; CMS replaced it with HOPE for admissions and discharges occurring on or after October 1, 2025.
Why it matters
HIS remains relevant to historical records, but current hospice quality submissions use HOPE for applicable patients.
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