Medicare AdvantageDocumentationMedium impact
Transitions of Care: Inpatient Notification and Discharge Information Best Practices
Florida Blue·FL·Provider Bulletin
We identified it
Jun 16, 2026
Summary
Florida Blue Medicare has updated documentation requirements for tracking inpatient admissions and discharge information to meet HEDIS quality measures. Healthcare practices must document receipt of inpatient notifications within 3 days in the EMR with timestamps and source details, and document discharge information within 3 days of discharge including practitioner names, procedures, diagnoses, medications, test results, and post-discharge instructions.
Action Required
Immediately: Update EMR documentation workflows to capture inpatient admission notifications within 3 days with timestamps and notification source. Document discharge information within 3 days of patient discharge including: practitioner responsible for inpatient care, procedures performed, discharge diagnoses, medication lists, test results, and post-discharge instructions. Train clinical staff on new documentation requirements to ensure HEDIS compliance and avoid quality measure penalties.