May 12, 2003 HHS Releases Consumer Quality of Care Data on Home Health Agencies On May 1, 2003, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced the release of new comparative quality data about home health agencies in eight states in an effort to help consumers and their families choose the best home health agency for their needs. HHS plans to expand the home health project nationally later this year to further improve the quality of care provided by the nearly 7,000 Medicare certified home health agencies nationwide. "We are taking these . . .