This reference guide contains user-friendly, official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance organized for quick access as providers are becoming familiar with the new HOPE items and timepoints. The reference includes all available guidance that is relevant to HOPE data collection from the HOPE Guidance Manual v1.01. Includes user-friendly item-use icons to highlight quality measure and APU use and color-coded sections for easy navigation. Includes practice test questions for the Certificate for HOPE Specialist-Clinical (CHS-C) examination.