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Consumer Assessment of Health Plans (CAHPS®): Fact Sheet Internet URL http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/cahpsix.htm Sponsoring Agency Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Description This fact sheet describes CAHPS® -- an easy-to-use kit of survey and report tools that provides reliable and valid information to help consumers and purchasers assess and choose among health plans -- and provides details regarding its intended use and purpose. For additional information about CAHPS®, links are provided to online questionnaires; frequently asked questions; and a technical overview. Related Topics Consumer Protection Health Insurance Review Date 2/17/2004

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