CMS-10431 Decline to Participate

PPS-exempt Cancer Hospital Quality Reporting (PCHQR) Program

Decline to Participate

Agreement

The facility named below agrees to follow procedures for participating in the PPS-exempt Cancer Hospital Quality Reporting (PCHQR) Program as outlined in the federal regulations found in the Federal Register and is indicating its decision to decline participation.

Each facility must complete the online electronic “Notice of Participation” or the “Decline to Participate” paper form as outlined in the federal regulations found in the Federal Register. In an effort to alleviate the burden associated with completing this annually, effective with the Notice of Participation submitted for participation in the FY 2014 or later PCHQR Program, a facility that has previously indicated its intent to participate will be considered an active PPS-exempt Cancer Hospital Quality Reporting Program participant until such time as the facility submits a withdrawal to CMS.

This information is in compliance with the CMS guidelines for facilities submitting their quality performance data, facilities must also continue to display quality information for public viewing as required by section 1866(k)(4) of the Social Security Act. Before this information is displayed, facilities will be permitted to review their information as it is recorded. Eligible facilities must follow the regulations as outlined in the federal regulations and as summarized on the QualityNet Web site.

CMS must publish on CMS.gov the facility’s submitted data for the required measures. Data at the hospital level will be provided to the Secretary.

To participate, a hospital must access the online QualityNet Notice of Participation tool.

To DECLINE to participate, the below signature states the signer has read and agrees to the foregoing provisions and the participation decision, and acknowledges same by signing here.

Facility’s Name _____________________________________________________________

CMS Certification Number (CCN) _______________________________________________

Signature of CEO (or Designee) ________________________________________________

Signer’s Name, Printed or Typed ________________________________________________

Signer’s Title _______________________________________________________________

Date Signed ________________________________________________________________

If declining to participate, submit this completed and signed “Decline to Participate” form directly to your IPF/PCH Support Contractor.

PRA Disclosure Statement
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