CMS Research, Statistics, Data & Systems- Minimum Data Sets 2.0 Software Specifications
Guidance for CMS Research, Statistics, Data & Systems regarding Minimum Data Sets 2.0 Software Specifications.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 09, 2013
The purpose of this section is to provide software and specifications related to the MDS 2.0 resident assessment instrument. The information is intended to assist:
- Computer software designers in meeting State and Federal requirements concerning the encoding and electronic transmission of MDS 2.0 assessments
- Regional, State and Provider staff with the most current MDS 2.0 information and resources
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