decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 1 (January)
QPP reporting portal open; report and get preliminary scores – but hurry
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s 2017 Quality Payment Program reporting portal, including access methods, supported submission pathways, and the new score-preview features available to reporters. It is aimed at clinicians, practices, registries, QCDRs, and billing/coding professionals who need to understand the reporting workflow, system access, and practical considerations for submitting data during the reporting window.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it highlights an important CMS reporting deadline, the tools available for submitting QPP data, and the need to verify documentation and system readiness before filing. It also helps readers understand the general reporting environment for MIPS and advanced APM participants and the operational issues that can affect successful submission.
Article Sections
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Reporting portal overview and access
Introduces the CMS data-submission portal for the reporting year and describes the general timing and access path for users. It also notes the broader QPP reporting context.
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Submission options and file formats
Summarizes the main ways different reporting groups can submit data through the QPP process. It also mentions portal-based and file-based submission support for reporting entities.
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Using the portal and preparing for issues
Covers login access, support resources, and the recommendation to test the system early. It emphasizes practical readiness and potential technical glitches.
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Score preview and reporting feedback
Describes the portal’s score-estimation features and the type of reporting feedback users may see. It discusses the general usefulness of the preview function for reporters.
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Documentation and audit readiness
Addresses the importance of retaining records to support submitted data. It references the need to prepare for post-submission review and documentation checks.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2017 Quality Payment Program reporting portal was presented for users
- What general submission pathways were available for different reporting groups
- What kinds of score-preview features the portal provided
- Why early testing and documentation readiness were emphasized
- What support resources and reporting assistance were mentioned
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and eligible clinicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Quality reporting staff
- Registry and QCDR organizations
- Revenue cycle and compliance professionals
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