Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting
Abbreviation: HIQR
Definition
Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (HIQR) is a program implemented by CMS to assess and publicly report the quality of care provided by hospitals in the United States. HIQR requires hospitals to collect and submit data on various quality measures, including patient outcomes, adherence to clinical guidelines, and patient safety indicators. The program aims to improve transparency, accountability, and the overall quality of inpatient care.