Introduction to the IMPACT Act of 2014 Video

In this MLN Connects video, Dr. Patrick Conway, the Principle Deputy Administrator and Chief Medical Officer for CMS, provides an overview of the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014. This important legislation requires that patient assessment data used in post-acute care settings (Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, and Long-Term Care Hospitals) be standardized to improve quality of care. Run time: 23 minutes: 21 seconds. Visit the IMPACT Act website for more information.