The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates this week:
- IQR and HAC Programs: 4Q 2021 Measures and Annual Data Submission Deadline is May 16
- PCHQR Program Data Submission Deadline: May 16
- IPFQR Program COVID Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel Measure Data Submission Deadline: May 16
- May 13: Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings: Impact of the CMS Exception Webinar
- CMS Now Accepting 2022 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception and MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception Applications
- Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients: Proposed Rule
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: Care Compare March Preview Reports Reissued & April Refresh
- Long-Term Care Hospitals: Care Compare March Preview Reports Reissued & April Refresh
- Skilled Nursing Facilities: Care Compare April Preview Reports & Refresh