Industry Notes: CMS Extends CY 2021 PI Program and eCQM Submissions’ Deadlines

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Article Overview

This industry note explains recent CMS timeline updates tied to Medicare Promoting Interoperability reporting and electronic clinical quality measure submissions for hospitals and critical access hospitals. It is relevant for hospital quality reporting, health information management, and compliance teams that track federal reporting deadlines, exception processes, and related CMS resources. The article also points readers to CMS information pages and a reporting portal for checking status or submitting exceptions.

Why This Topic Matters

Reporting deadlines and exception processes affect hospital compliance planning, quality reporting workflows, and submission readiness. Staying aware of these CMS timeline changes helps affected organizations avoid missed dates and maintain accurate participation in federal reporting programs.

What You Will Learn

  • Which CMS reporting timelines were extended for 2021 submissions
  • Which hospital reporting programs are affected by the deadline changes
  • Where CMS directs providers for hardship and exception information
  • How the article positions these updates in relation to hospital quality reporting workflows

Who Should Read This

  • Hospital coders
  • Health information management professionals
  • Hospital compliance staff
  • Quality reporting staff
  • Revenue cycle teams
  • Critical access hospital administrators

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