HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2016 Issue 7 (February)
Healthcare News: CMS delays fourth quarter quality data release to March
February 16th, 2016
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Article Overview
This news item explains a CMS schedule change tied to the relocation of the data center supporting Hospital Quality Reporting programs. It notes which quality reporting applications are affected, references the timing of quarter-based discharge and encounter data availability, and mentions related system downtime and submission deadlines. The article is relevant to hospital quality reporting staff, coding and reporting teams, and compliance personnel monitoring CMS operational updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations participating in CMS hospital quality reporting need to know about delayed data availability and temporary system outages so they can monitor reporting timelines and plan workflows accordingly.
What You Will Learn
- Why CMS delayed the release of certain hospital quality reporting data
- Which quality reporting systems and applications are affected
- How the update relates to reporting timelines and system availability
- Which submission deadlines were noted as unchanged
Who Should Read This
- Hospital quality reporting staff
- Coding and CDI teams
- Compliance and reporting analysts
- Health information management professionals
- Revenue cycle and operations teams
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