HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2016 Issue 6 (February)
Healthcare News: CMS data system to be down next month
February 9th, 2016
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Article Overview
This news item covers a planned CMS maintenance outage for the Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) and the related reporting and submission tools used by several provider types. It is relevant to facilities and coding/billing staff who rely on CMS quality reporting systems, because it outlines the timing of the interruption, the systems affected, and the need to plan around the downtime.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that submit quality data through CMS systems need advance notice of outages to avoid missed reporting windows and operational disruption.
What You Will Learn
- Which CMS quality reporting system is scheduled for maintenance
- Which provider types and reporting workflows are affected
- Why advance contingency planning is important during the outage
- Which related CMS reporting resources are mentioned in connection with the downtime
Who Should Read This
- Hospice providers
- Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
- Long-term care hospitals
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Home health agencies
- Quality reporting staff
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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