Survey vendors must format their data submissions to the CAHPS Hospice Survey Data Warehouse following the CAHPS Hospice Survey XML File Specifications. 

[View File Specifications]

This section contains links to the forms that survey vendors must use if they need to report discrepancies in following standard CAHPS Hospice Survey protocols, request exceptions for certain variations from protocols, obtain data warehouse access, apply for approval for participation (during the participation period in early spring), and register for training (in mid-summer).

[View Exception Request Form]

[View Discrepancy Report Form]

[View Data Warehouse Access Form]

[View Survey Vendor Participation Form]

[View Training Registration Form]

The training materials (agendas and training slides) for the October 10, 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey Vendor Training session are available.

[View Training Materials]

The submission deadline for the CAHPS Hospice Survey Participation Form for Survey Vendors has passed. This form was available beginning June 4, 2025 through June 25, 2025

The CAHPS Hospice Survey Project Team is no longer accepting requests from survey vendors for consideration of approval to administer the CAHPS Hospice Survey for calendar year 2025.

The CAHPS Hospice Survey Participation Form for the Survey Vendors will be available in Spring 2026.

[View the Minimum Business Requirements]