MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
26-908m Improve Patient Safety with No-Cost Quality Resources
Health Net·CA·Provider News
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Jul 28, 2026
Summary
This is an informational policy encouraging hospitals to utilize no-cost quality improvement resources and benchmarking tools to enhance patient safety outcomes in key areas including HAIs, sepsis care, and readmissions. The policy does not impose new billing requirements, coverage changes, or documentation mandates for the billing team.
Action Required
No specific action required for the medical billing team. This policy is directed at hospital quality and clinical leadership to voluntarily participate in quality improvement programs offered by HSAG, HQI, and Leapfrog. Billing teams should be aware that hospital participation in these programs may indirectly support compliance with quality metrics but does not alter billing workflows, coding, or claims submission processes.