About the HQIC
HSAG served as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC) from September 18, 2020, to September 17, 2024.
Quality Improvement Areas of Focus
- Adverse Drug Events
- Emergency Preparedness
- Infection Prevention
- PFE and Disparities
- Quality and Safety
- Readmissions and Care Transitions
- Other Harm Areas