Case Studies

Healthcare Management Solutions (HMS) Evaluation of State Performance Standards System (SPSS)

In support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HMS evaluated the State Performance Standards System (SPSS), developed recommendations for its improvement, and implemented the specific recommendations accepted by CMS.

HMS Uses Vital Infection Control Survey Expertise in Healthcare Facilities During Pandemic

As the battle against COVID-19 continued in the summer of 2020, HMS was sent into a broad array of healthcare facilities to conduct infection control surveys using a focused tool issued by CMS. Between March 1 and October 31 of 2020, HMS completed 871 infection control surveys in both long-term-care and non-long-term-care facilities across the nation.

HMS Helped Missouri Veterans Commission Save Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) sent a letter to HMS in May 2020 stating that our work was likely the single largest factor in preventing a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 in MVC Veteran Homes.

HMS Developed RADAR to Help State Agencies View and Use ASPEN Data

With RADAR, HMS empowered State Survey Agencies (SAs) by giving them access to real-time data, thus sparking new and unique insight into their day-to-day work and general oversight.

HMS Reinforced Process of Ensuring Access to Quality Care in Indian Health Service Hospitals

In support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Indian Health Services (IHS), HMS provided a highly specialized Quality Monitor to aid CMS in achieving its goals to provide quality healthcare to all people, while supporting Native Americans’ need for comprehensive medical services on reservations.