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[Factors] How much does it cost? [CAHPS®] CAHPS® specifications and protocols are in the public domain. Drawing a sample for a CAHPS® survey, administering the survey, and analyzing the data according to proper procedures have associated costs. [HCUP QIs] HCUP QIs software is in the public domain. The cost of using the software to calculate quality indicators is dependent on the availability of State-level data and on the completeness and accuracy of the data. [HEDIS®] Documents describing HEDIS® specifications and protocols required when submitting HEDIS® (and CAHPS® 2.0H) results to NCQA; available for purchase from NCQA. There are costs for administering the CAHPS® 2.0H measure (the HEDIS® version of CAHPS® ). There are also costs for collecting other HEDIS® measures, particularly if medical records review is used. [Title V] 
The cost of using Title V measures varies widely, depending on the complexity of the measures, the clarity of measure specifications, and the availability of usable data.
Factors for Selecting Performance Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)