Which of the following organizations would be the best source for benchmarking patient satisfaction data?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administer the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, a standardized and publicly reported patient satisfaction measure widely used for benchmarking (CMS, HCAHPS Program, 2024). This allows hospitals to compare their patient experience scores nationally and track improvements. NQF endorses measures but does not collect data. NCQA focuses on accreditation and quality measures but is less focused on direct patient satisfaction data collection. AHRQ provides research and resources but CMS remains the key data source for benchmarking patient satisfaction.