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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20230510T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T182353Z
UID:14712-1683763200-1683849599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:End of the COVID-19 federal public health emergency (PHE)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/end-of-the-covid-19-federal-public-health-emergency-phe/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230112
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20221018T201941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T201941Z
UID:14369-1673395200-1673481599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extension
DESCRIPTION:Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) once again renewed the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19. Effective October 13th\, 2022\, the declaration lasts for the duration of the emergency or 90 days (January 11\, 2023) but may be extended again by the Secretary. Congress must be notified of the declaration within 48 hours\, and relevant agencies\, including the Department of Homeland Security\, Department of Justice\, and Federal Bureau of Investigation\, must be kept informed.\n\n \n\nCMS is still planning to give 60 days’ notice of termination — which it can do at any time — however they continue to encourage providers to prepare for the end of regulatory flexibilities as soon as possible.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/covid-19-public-health-emergency-extension/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20200729T220124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T155519Z
UID:12351-1672531200-1672617599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Appropriate Use Criteria Program Implementation Date
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONS TESTING PERIOD for the AUC Program has been extended beyond CY 2021. There are no payment consequences associated with the AUC program during the Educational and Operations Testing Period. We encourage stakeholders to use this period to learn\, test and prepare for the AUC program. The payment penalty phase will begin on the later of January 1\, 2023 or the January 1 that follows the declared end of the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19. For more information please review the CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-11-19/pdf/2021-23972.pdf (pages 65224 – 65241) \nAppropriate Use Criteria Program Implementation Date \nFor more information visit: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Appropriate-Use-Criteria-Program \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/appropriate-use-criteria-program-implementation-date/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20201207T195350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T213559Z
UID:13063-1672531200-1672617599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Medicare Part D EPCS Compliance Deadline
DESCRIPTION:For more information please visit the CMS Fact Sheet Here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2022-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule \nThe new compliance date for the Medicare Part D EPCS Requirement is January 1\, 2023. \nCMS has delayed the start date for compliance actions to January 1\, 2023\, in response to stakeholder feedback. They are also delaying the start date for compliance actions for Part D prescriptions written for beneficiaries in long-term care facilities to January 1\, 2025. We will initially enforce compliance by sending compliance letters to prescribers violating the EPCS mandate. \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/medicare-part-d-epcs-compliance-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20221011T212014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T212014Z
UID:14316-1672444800-1672531199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MIPS Deadlines
DESCRIPTION:Last day of the 2022 performance year\, after which clinicians will no longer be able to collect data for the year.\nQPP Exception Application window closes at 8 p.m. ET for MIPS eligible clinicians participating in traditional MIPS or the APM Performance Pathway (APP) who want to submit a MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances exception application or MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship exception application for the 2022 performance year.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/mips-deadlines/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20221011T211732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T211732Z
UID:14314-1666310400-1666396799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Last Day to Request MIPS Targeted Review for 2021
DESCRIPTION:October 21st is the last day to request a MIPS targeted review for your 2021 performance year feedback\, including your MIPS final score and payment adjustment factor(s). Only submit a targeted review request if you believe there’s an error in your MIPS performance feedback. \n\n\n\nNote: CMS will only consider targeted reviews submitted by 8 p.m. ET.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/last-day-to-request-mips-targeted-review-for-2021/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20221011T211439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T211439Z
UID:14312-1664755200-1664841599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MIPS Last Day to Begin 90 Day Period for IA and PI Categories
DESCRIPTION:Last day to begin data collection for a continuous 90-day performance period for the improvement activities and Promoting Interoperability performance categories in the 2022 performance period. If you haven’t started your performance period for these categories\, you must do so by no later than October 3.\n\nNote: Most\, but not all\, improvement activities have a continuous 90-day performance period\, but several improvement activities require completion of modules where there’s a year-long or alternate performance period. The performance period is 90 days unless otherwise stated in the activity description.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/mips-last-day-to-begin-90-day-period-for-ia-and-pi-categories/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220712
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20220520T181100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T155929Z
UID:14134-1657497600-1657583999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:New Telehealth Rules for Alabama
DESCRIPTION:New Telehealth Rules for Alabama effective July 11\, 2022 \nFor more information visit: https://www.birminghammedicalnews.com/news.php?viewStory=3894
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/new-telehealth-rules-for-alabama/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220202
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210902T210910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T210910Z
UID:13586-1643673600-1643759999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Expansion of the Repetitive\, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Model
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the following implementation dates for all remaining states and territories for the nationwide expansion of the Repetitive\, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) Prior Authorization Model. The model will begin: \n\nOn December 1\, 2021 in Arkansas\, Colorado\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, and Texas;\nNo earlier than February 1\, 2022 in Alabama\, American Samoa\, California\, Georgia\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Nevada\, Northern Mariana Islands and Tennessee;\nNo earlier than April 1\, 2022 in Florida\, Illinois\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, Puerto Rico\, Wisconsin\, and U.S. Virgin Islands;\nNo earlier than June 1\, 2022 in Connecticut\, Indiana\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, Michigan\, New Hampshire\, New York\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont; and\nNo earlier than August 1\, 2022 in Alaska\, Arizona\, Idaho\, Kentucky\, Montana\, North Dakota\, Ohio\, Oregon\, South Dakota\, Utah\, Washington\, and Wyoming.\n\nPlease continue to check this website and with your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for upcoming educational opportunities. For additional information on the prior authorization process\, please refer to the Operational Guide and Frequently Asked Questions in the Download section below. \nInformation obtained from: https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/Medicare-FFS-Compliance-Programs/Prior-Authorization-Initiatives/Prior-Authorization-of-Repetitive-Scheduled-Non-Emergent-Ambulance-Transport-
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/expansion-of-the-repetitive-scheduled-non-emergent-ambulance-transport-rsnat-prior-authorization-model/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20211028T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T191250Z
UID:13706-1640995200-1641081599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:NO SURPRISES ACT — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:NO SURPRISES ACT — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1\, 2022\nFor more information please visit: https://www.pyapc.com/insights/no-surprises-act-notice-requirements-effective-january-1-2022/
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/no-surprises-act-notice-requirements-effective-january-1-2022/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210311T210038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T210038Z
UID:13222-1640995200-1641081599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:CMS Adopts New eRX Standard for Part D
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that requires Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. This new electronic prior authorization standard will allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization\, while they are prescribing it. This policy change helps ensure that there are secure electronic transactions between prescribers and Part D plan sponsors\, and that patients will not experience delays when picking up their prescriptions. CMS will begin enforcing the requirements of this rule on January 1\, 2022\, although Part D sponsors may choose to implement the new transaction standard earlier. This action is part of CMS’s commitment to strengthen Medicare\, ensure safety and quality\, and put patients over paperwork. \nThis final rule requires that Part D plans adopt the electronic prior authorization standard called the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2017071\, which ensures secure transmissions and expedites prior authorizations by requiring providers to electronically supply clinical information\, such as a patient’s diagnosis\, before the prescription is sent to the pharmacy. Through this new process\, beneficiaries can receive their medication faster\, by decreasing the amount of time it takes to process prior authorizations. This rule also implements the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act requirement for the adoption of the electronic prior authorization standard for the Part D e-prescribing program. \nWith this new electronic prior authorization standard\, prescribers would be able to choose to initiate and manage the process for Part D drug approvals within their electronic prescribing system\, improving the process without requiring that patients take any additional steps to complete the prior authorization. \nFor more information visit: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-names-e-prescribing-standard-reduce-provider-burden-and-expedite-patient-access-needed \nThe final rule (CMS-4189-F) can be downloaded from the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2020-28877/medicare-program-secure-electronic-prior-authorization-for-medicare-part-d
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/cms-adopts-new-erx-standard-for-part-d/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210208T174555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T174555Z
UID:13163-1640995200-1641081599@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Secure Electronic Prior Authorization For Medicare Part D
DESCRIPTION:CMS issued a final rule that\, for the first time\, requires that Part D prescription drug plans support a new electronic prior authorization transaction standard for their Part D e-prescribing programs. This new electronic prior authorization standard will allow prescribers to see that a drug is subject to prior authorization\, while they are prescribing it. \nThis policy change helps ensure that there are secure electronic transactions between prescribers and Part D plan sponsors\, and that patients will not experience delays when picking up their prescriptions. \nCMS will begin enforcing the requirements of this rule on January 1\, 2022\, although Part D sponsors may choose to implement the new transaction standard earlier. This action is part of CMS’s commitment to strengthen Medicare\, ensure safety and quality\, and put patients over paperwork. \nThis final rule requires that Part D plans adopt the electronic prior authorization standard called the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2017071\, which ensures secure transmissions and expedites prior authorizations by requiring providers to electronically supply clinical information\, such as a patient’s diagnosis\, before the prescription is sent to the pharmacy. Through this new process\, beneficiaries can receive their medication faster\, by decreasing the amount of time it takes to process prior authorizations. This rule also implements the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act requirement for the adoption of the electronic prior authorization standard for the Part D e-prescribing program. \nWith this new electronic prior authorization standard\, prescribers would be able to choose to initiate and manage the process for Part D drug approvals within their electronic prescribing system\, improving the process without requiring that patients take any additional steps to complete the prior authorization. \nThe final rule (CMS-4189-F) can be downloaded from the Federal Register at: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2020-28877/medicare-program-secure-electronic-prior-authorization-for-medicare-part-d \nMore information can be found here: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-names-e-prescribing-standard-reduce-provider-burden-and-expedite-patient-access-needed
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/secure-electronic-prior-authorization-for-medicare-part-d/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20211028T191125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T191125Z
UID:13704-1640908800-1640995199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Close any gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Test
DESCRIPTION:Close any gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Test by December 31\, 2021\n\nBCBS Alabama Primary Care Select providers can improve their Chronic Kidney Disease Test measure score by ensuring their attributed patients who have diabetes receive at least one of the following screenings in the current year: \n\nAlbumin / Creatinine Ratio test and Basic Metabolism (BMP) test\nComprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) test\nRenal Function Panel test\neGFR test
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/close-any-gaps-in-chronic-kidney-disease-test/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210526T185822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T185822Z
UID:13396-1640908800-1640995199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2021 MIPS Hardship Exception Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Performance Year MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception is now OPEN. Submit your applications to CMS by December 31\, 2021. \nFor more information visit the MIPS Promoting Interoperability Performance Category Hardship Exception and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception QPP webpages and link to the application.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2021-mips-hardship-exception-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210414T215930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T215930Z
UID:13301-1640908800-1640995199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2% Medicare Sequester Moratorium Deadline
DESCRIPTION:On April 13th\, 2021\, Legislation was passed by Congress that extended the current 2% Medicare sequester moratorium established by the CARES Act through December 31\, 2021. The previous expiration date was March 31\, 2021.\n\n\n\n\n\nCMS had previously instructed all MACs to hold all claims with dates of service beginning April 1st for a short period of time as not to interfere with cash flow\, in anticipation of possible Congressional action to extend the 2% sequester reduction suspension.\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the new legislation is signed into law\, MACs should be able to begin processing those claims.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2-medicare-sequester-moratorium-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20211028T191038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T191038Z
UID:13702-1638144000-1638230399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2020 MIPS DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:2020 MIPS Targeted Review and Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Applications DEADLINE\nFor more information visit: https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/exception-applications?py=2020
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2020-mips-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211124
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20211118T224925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T230218Z
UID:13749-1637625600-1637711999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:ImmPRINT Downtime
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Department of Public Health Immunization Registry (ImmPRINT)\, will be down an entire day on Tuesday\, November 23\, 2021 for database maintenance. The production web services will also be down during this time\, any HL7 messages received by ImmPRINT during the down time will NOT be processed due to capacity constraints. \nADPH will send a notification once the database maintenance is complete\, but they highly recommend you hold the HL7 messages on Tuesday\, November 23\, 2021 until the update is complete and send them after ImmPRINT gets back up and running. Or please reprocess all the HL7 messages that got timed out on November 23rd the next day from your logs. \nAside from the mentioned brief downtime\, there should be no impact to interfaces for this change to the ImmPRINT servers. \n 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/immprint-downtime/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210419T150954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T150954Z
UID:13309-1630368000-1630454399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:AL Medicaid PI Program Year 2021 CLOSE Date
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program\nUpdates for Program Year 2021 \nThe Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program is gearing up for the LAST and FINAL YEAR of the PI Program and will soon begin accepting Program Year (PY) 2021 applications. It is our priority to create a smooth and hassle-free experience for our provider community by updating you with the following announcements:The Alabama State Level Registry (SLR) is scheduled to open Thursday\, July 1\, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. CST to receive ONLY MU attestation enrollments for PY 2021.  The enrollment close date is August 31\, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. All applications must be submitted by the enrollment close date. Due to the December 31\, 2021 statutory deadline for issuing PY 2021 incentive payments\, there will not be an extension of the above enrollment period. \nSecurity Risk Analysis (SRA) for Program Year 2021 \nAlabama Medicaid will allow providers to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the August 31\, 2021 enrollment deadline date.  Providers that elect to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the deadline date may receive an incentive payment. However\, if a provider’s completed SRA is not received by the State by December 31\, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST\, the incentive payment will be recouped.  The State will not extend the deadline for submission of the SRA.  The provider can submit their completed SRA to State via email to Adline.Jackson@Medicaid.Alabama.Gov
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/al-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021-close-date/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210802
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210730T145005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T145005Z
UID:13506-1627776000-1627862399@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:New Medicaid IDs effective August 1st
DESCRIPTION:New Medicaid ID cards\, with a new Medicaid number that starts with 530\, will be effective on August 1\, 2021. According to Alabama Medicaid\, patients should present both Medicaid cards to providers. \nGuidelines from Alabama Medicaid to assist with eligibility verification/claims submission during this transition: \n\nAll information for the previous Medicaid ID and the new Medicaid ID are being combined\nto allow providers to use either the previous card or new card for eligibility verification and claims submission. When the merging process occurs\, all eligibility\, Prior Authorizations (PAs)\, and claims history will be combined and transferred to the new ID. However\, due to the large amount of SSI certified recipients affected\, this process may not be completed until Labor Day\,\nSeptember 6\, 2021.\n\nBefore all Medicaid IDs are combined\, providers must use the new Medicaid ID (beginning with “530”) when checking current eligibility and submitting claims for any recipient whose ID has not been merged by August 1. If the data has not been transferred to the new number yet\, the provider may need to ask for the old “500” eligibility number to verify eligibility for previous months.\nDuring check-in\, it is encouraged to ask recipients if they have received a new Medicaid ID card\, and whether they have more than one Medicaid number.\nProviders may use the eligibility verification function in the Provider Web Portal\, Provider Electronic Solutions (PES) or the Automated Voice Response System (AVRS) to determine whether a recipient’s Medicaid IDs have been combined. ***REMINDER: You can also check eligibility within MediSYS!\nIf a patient does not have an ID card with their new “530” number\, log into the Provider Web Portal\, PES or AVRS and enter the card number the patient presented. Eligibility verification will return the new Medicaid ID if the IDs have been combined. If the IDs have not been combined\, the “530” number will not be displayed. Please contact the Provider Assistance Center for guidance at 1-800-688-7989.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/new-medicaid-ids-effective-august-1st/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210405T162043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T151556Z
UID:13267-1627689600-1627775999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MS Medicaid PI Program Year 2021
DESCRIPTION:MS Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program Year 2021\nJune 1\, 2021 is rapidly approaching.  This is the last time to participate in the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program (commonly known as EHR Incentive Program/Meaningful Use). All eligible providers have only 2 months to submit all applications.  The program will close on July 31\, 2021.  Please review the information below to help you prepare. \nOpen attestation begins June 1\, 2021 and closes July 31\, 2021.  \nProgram Requirements: \n\nAll eligible providers must has 30% Medicaid patient volume. 20% Medicaid patient volume for pediatricians.\nAll eligible providers must have participated and received payment.\nAll EPs are required to use 2015 Edition CEHRT.\nMeaningful Use Requirements for 2020 and 2021 are the same.\n\nAll EPs must report on a 90 day minimum EHR reporting period and meet the Stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements.\n\n\neCQM Requirements for 2020 and 2021 are the same.\n\nAll returning EPs must report on a minimum 90 day eCQM reporting period..\nEPs are required to report on any six eCQMs related to their scope of practice.\nIn addition\, EPs are required to report on at least one outcome measure. If no outcome measures are relevant\, EPs must report on at least one high-priority measure. If there are no outcome or high priority measures relevant to an EP’s scope of practice\, they may report on any six relevant measures.\n\n\n\nProgram Required Documents: \n\nAll Payer’s Report (Supporting Document) – this report is a 90-day reporting always starting on the 1st day of the month.  It’s the total encounters (population) of the reporting period and it must shows 30% of Medicaid encounters derived from the total population.  All Medicaid are accepted except for CHIP.\nPatient Volume Calculator – To complete the document the information must be retrieved from the all payer’s report (supporting document).\nEHR Vendor Contract –  this document must be signed and dated by the clinic/hospital’s representative.  If it is over a year old from the Program Year attesting\, please include a current vendor letter\, receipt\, or an invoice along with the contract.\nSecurity Risk Assessment – this document must include a date.  It should detail reporting remedies and solutions for improvement.\nPublic Heath Info – this letter is any registry that the clinic/hospital is associated with\, such as Department of Health Immunization Registry.\nMeaningful Use (MU) Report –  this report is generated by the EHR software. Must include the individual provider’s name/NPI.   It is a 90- day reporting period.  Must report in year 2021.\neCQMs Report – this report is generated by the EHR software.  It is a 90-day reporting period.  Must report in year 2021.\nAttestation Agreement – this is a generated by the State Level Registry (SLR).  Once all data has been entered and all documents have been upload\, the SLR will generate an Attestation Agreement.  The provider will print\, sign\, date\, and upload back to the SLR.\n\nFor more information on Program Year 2021 Requirements click 2020/2021 Program Requirements Medicaid | CMS \nPlease feel free to email your questions to MS-EHR@medicaid.ms.gov or shakarma.green@medicaid.ms.gov.  You may call ShaKarma Green\, Program Coordinator\, @ 601.359.6142.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/ms-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021-2/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210419T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T195232Z
UID:13307-1625097600-1625183999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:AL Medicaid PI Program Year 2021 OPEN Date
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program\nUpdates for Program Year 2021 \nAlabama Medicaid’s Promoting Interoperability\, formerly known as the Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Program is gearing up for the LAST and FINAL YEAR of the PI Program and accepting Program Year 2021 applications. It is our priority to create a smooth and hassle-free experience for our provider community by updating you with the following announcements:\n\n Alabama’s State Level Registry (SLR) will begin accepting application for the Final Program Year beginning on July 1\, 2021. All Applications must be submitted by August 31\, 2021 at 11:59 pm CST.   \nThe link to the SLR is: https://alslr.thinkhts.com/. \nDue to the December 31\, 2021 statutory deadline for issuing PY 2021 incentive payments\, there will not be an extension of the above enrollment period. \n\nImportant Updates: \n  Stage 3 \n\nA provider must attest to Stage 3 for Program Year 2021\nThe Spec Sheets for Program Year 2021 can be located on the CMS website at:\n\nhttps://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicaid-ep-2020-table-contents.pdf\n\n\n\nMU/EHR Reporting Period and eCQMS for Program Year 2021 \n\nFor program year 2021 the EHR reporting period for Medicaid eligible professionals (EPs) is a minimum of any continuous 90-day reporting period within calendar (CY) 2021.\nEPs are required to report on a 90-day eCQM reporting period.\nThe list of available eCQMs for EPs for 2021 can be found at https://ecqi.healthit.gov/eligible-professional-eligible-clinician-ecqms.\n\nCertified EHR Technology (CEHRT) \n\nAll participants in the Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program are required to use 2015 Edition CEHRT.\nThe EP must be using the 2015 Edition functionality for the full EHR reporting period.\n\nSecurity Risk Analysis – Updated \n\nThe Security Risk Analysis (SRA) can be conducted outside the EHR reporting period; however\, the analysis must be unique for each reporting period and include the full EHR reporting period.\nThe SRA must be conducted within the calendar year of attestation (2021).\nNote: Alabama Medicaid will allow providers to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the August 31\, 2021 enrollment deadline date.  Providers that elect to conduct and complete their PY 2021 SRA after the deadline date\, must select the option in the SLR on the application page that they will complete their SRA after the attestation date and prior to December 31\, 2021.  Failure to select the applicable option will result in a recoupment of your PY 2021 incentive payment. SRAs completed after August 31\, 2021 must be submitted to the State by December 31\, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Your completed SRA can be uploaded to your PY 2021 attestation via the document upload link. The State will not extend the deadline for submission of the SRA.\n\nPublic Health and Clinical Data Registry Reporting \n\nProviders are required to have an ADPH letter for all Public Health registries attesting to.\nPrescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is available ONLY to providers who used it in a prior program year.  It is not available to EPs for PY2021.\nExclusions letters are required for ALL measures that cannot be met.\n\nFor additional updates and the latest information\, please refer to the agency’s Promoting Interoperability (PI) website at the following link: \nhttp://medicaid.alabama.gov/content/2.0_Newsroom/2.7_Special_Initiatives/2.7.2_Meaningful_Use.aspx \nFor questions concerning Promoting Interoperability\, please feel free to contact the following: \nPromoting Interoperability Division\nE-mail: Adline.Jackson@Medicaid.Alabama.Gov
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/al-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021-open-date/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210405T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T151438Z
UID:13265-1622505600-1622591999@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MS Medicaid PI Program Year 2021
DESCRIPTION:MS Medicaid Promoting Interoperability Program Year 2021\nJune 1\, 2021 is rapidly approaching.  This is the last time to participate in the CMS Promoting Interoperability Program (commonly known as EHR Incentive Program/Meaningful Use). All eligible providers have only 2 months to submit all applications.  The program will close on July 31\, 2021.  Please review the information below to help you prepare. \nOpen attestation begins June 1\, 2021 and closes July 31\, 2021.  \nProgram Requirements: \n\nAll eligible providers must has 30% Medicaid patient volume. 20% Medicaid patient volume for pediatricians.\nAll eligible providers must have participated and received payment.\nAll EPs are required to use 2015 Edition CEHRT.\nMeaningful Use Requirements for 2020 and 2021 are the same.\n\nAll EPs must report on a 90 day minimum EHR reporting period and meet the Stage 3 Meaningful Use requirements.\n\n\neCQM Requirements for 2020 and 2021 are the same.\n\nAll returning EPs must report on a minimum 90 day eCQM reporting period..\nEPs are required to report on any six eCQMs related to their scope of practice.\nIn addition\, EPs are required to report on at least one outcome measure. If no outcome measures are relevant\, EPs must report on at least one high-priority measure. If there are no outcome or high priority measures relevant to an EP’s scope of practice\, they may report on any six relevant measures.\n\n\n\nProgram Required Documents: \n\nAll Payer’s Report (Supporting Document) – this report is a 90-day reporting always starting on the 1st day of the month.  It’s the total encounters (population) of the reporting period and it must shows 30% of Medicaid encounters derived from the total population.  All Medicaid are accepted except for CHIP.\nPatient Volume Calculator – To complete the document the information must be retrieved from the all payer’s report (supporting document).\nEHR Vendor Contract –  this document must be signed and dated by the clinic/hospital’s representative.  If it is over a year old from the Program Year attesting\, please include a current vendor letter\, receipt\, or an invoice along with the contract.\nSecurity Risk Assessment – this document must include a date.  It should detail reporting remedies and solutions for improvement.\nPublic Heath Info – this letter is any registry that the clinic/hospital is associated with\, such as Department of Health Immunization Registry.\nMeaningful Use (MU) Report –  this report is generated by the EHR software. Must include the individual provider’s name/NPI.   It is a 90- day reporting period.  Must report in year 2021.\neCQMs Report – this report is generated by the EHR software.  It is a 90-day reporting period.  Must report in year 2021.\nAttestation Agreement – this is a generated by the State Level Registry (SLR).  Once all data has been entered and all documents have been upload\, the SLR will generate an Attestation Agreement.  The provider will print\, sign\, date\, and upload back to the SLR.\n\nFor more information on Program Year 2021 Requirements click 2020/2021 Program Requirements Medicaid | CMS \nPlease feel free to email your questions to MS-EHR@medicaid.ms.gov or shakarma.green@medicaid.ms.gov.  You may call ShaKarma Green\, Program Coordinator\, @ 601.359.6142.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/ms-medicaid-pi-program-year-2021/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210324T195340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T181508Z
UID:13234-1620950400-1621036799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MS Medicaid EHR Program Year 2020 Deadline
DESCRIPTION:UPDATED: \nMay 14\, 2021 – Last Day to Resubmit\nMississippi Division of Medicaid is requesting that all applications be submitted by May 14th to allow the staff time to review and render payments. The State Level Registry (SLR) will shutdown on May 28th to officially close Program Year 2020.  All applications that were not completely submitted will be withdrawn from the SLR. We are moving rather quickly to prepare for Program Year 2021 which starts June 1st and ends July 31st. \nIf you need any further assistance or have any questions\, please feel free to email your questions to MS-EHR@medicaid.ms.gov or shakarma.green@medicaid.ms.gov.   You may call ShaKarma Green\, Program Coordinator\, @ 601.359.6142. \n\nPrevious Deadline: \nEHR Program Year 2020 deadline is rapidly approaching.  Please all eligible providers submit your applications by March 31st. There will not be an extension. The State Level Registry (SLR) will be closed for all submissions after March 31st.  If providers have any questions regarding program requirements\, please feel free to email your questions to MS-EHR@medicaid.ms.gov  or shakarma.green@medicaid.ms.gov. \nYou may call ShaKarma Green\, Program Coordinator\, @ 601.359.6142.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/ms-medicaid-ehr-program-year-2020-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210211T155207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T155207Z
UID:13180-1617580800-1617667199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Information Blocking Compliance Date
DESCRIPTION:Going forward from April 5\, 2021\, health information networks and exchanges\, EHR vendors and health care providers will be subject to information blocking. \nWhat is information blocking? Information blocking can occur in many forms. Physicians can experience info blocking when trying to access patient records from other providers\, connecting their EHR systems to local health information exchanges\, migrating from one EHR to another\, and linking their EHRs with a clinical data registry. Read more at: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2021-01/information-blocking-part-1.pdf \nRead the full article  at: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/new-information-blocking-rules-what-doctors-should-know
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/information-blocking-compliance-date/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20200729T220343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T215449Z
UID:12356-1617148800-1617235199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:REOPENED: 2020 MIPS Extreme & Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:As an additional COVID-19 flexibility\, CMS is applying the MIPS automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances (EUC) policy to all MIPS eligible clinicians for the 2020 performance period. \nAdditionally\, CMS has reopened the deadline to complete an extreme and uncontrollable circumstances application for PY 2020. The previous deadline was Monday\, February 1\, 2021. However\, the NEW deadline is March 31\, 2021 at 8:00 PM ET. \nNote that applications received between now and March 31\, 2021 won’t override previously submitted data for individuals\, groups and virtual groups. \nIndividual clinicians\, groups\, and virtual groups that haven’t submitted data. \n\nIndividual MIPS eligible clinicians: You don’t need to take any additional action to qualify for the automatic EUC policy. You will be automatically identified and will receive a neutral payment adjustment for the 2022 MIPS payment year unless 1) you submit data as an individual in 2 or more performance categories\, or 2) your practice reports as a group\, by submitting data for one or more performance category.\nGroups: You don’t need to take any further action if you’re not able to submit data for the 2020 performance period. Group participation is optional\, and your individual MIPS eligible clinicians qualify for the automatic EUC policy. They will have all 4 performance categories reweighted to 0% and receive a neutral payment adjustment for the 2022 MIPS payment year unless 1) they submit data in 2 or more performance categories as individuals\, or 2) the practice reports as a group\, by submitting data for one or more performance category.\nVirtual Groups: If you’re unable to submit data for the 2020 performance period\, you must submit an EUC application for all 4 performance categories by the deadline.\n\nIndividual clinicians\, groups\, and virtual groups that have submitted data. \n\nIndividual MIPS eligible clinicians that have submitted data for a single performance category (such as Medicare Part B Claims measures submitted throughout the 2020 performance period):\n\nYou don’t need to take any additional action to be eligible for the automatic EUC policy.\nYou’ll be automatically identified and have all 4 performance categories reweighted to 0% and will receive a neutral payment adjustment for the 2022 MIPS payment year unless 1) you submit data for another performance category\, or 2) your group submits data for one or more performance category.\n\n\nIndividual MIPS eligible clinicians that have submitted data as an individual for 2 or 3 performance categories:\n\nYou’ll receive a MIPS final score and MIPS payment adjustment for the 2022 MIPS payment year based on the data you’ve submitted.\nYou’ll only be scored in the performance categories for which data are submitted.\nYou can’t submit an application to override previously submitted data.\n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\nQPP Exception Applications webpage\n\n2020 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Application Resources\n\nQuality Payment Program COVID-19 Response fact sheet 
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2020-mips-hardship-exemption-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20201104T202043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T202043Z
UID:13011-1617148800-1617235199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2020 MIPS Performance Data Submission Closes
DESCRIPTION:2020 MIPS performance year data submission window closes.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2020-mips-performance-data-submission-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20210128T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T203051Z
UID:13128-1616630400-1616716799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:MIPS - Care Compare Preview Period Closes
DESCRIPTION:Care Compare is a transparency initiative that displays MIPS performance data on a public website; clinicians and groups may use the currently open preview period (until March 25th) to ensure the accuracy of 2019 MIPS performance information and submit a targeted review of any inaccuracies before the data goes live in 2021. \nFor more information on Care Compare please visit: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Compare-DAC
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/mips-care-compare-preview-period-closes/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210302
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20201104T201838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T201838Z
UID:13009-1614556800-1614643199@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:Deadline for 2020 Quality Performance Category Claims
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for CMS to receive 2020 claims for the Quality performance category. Claims must be received by CMS within 60 days of the end of the performance period. Deadline dates vary to submit claims to the MACs . Check with the MACs for more specific instructions.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/deadline-for-2020-quality-performance-category-claims/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20201005T221847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T213929Z
UID:12946-1614470400-1614556799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:AL Medicaid PI Program Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Medicaid Promoting Interoperability (PI)\, formerly known as the Meaningful Use EHR Incentive Program \nAlabama’s State Level Registry (SLR) will begin accepting Program Year 2020 applications on December 1\, 2020. All Applications must be submitted by February 28\, 2021. \nThe link to the SLR is: https://alslr.thinkhts.com/.
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/al-medicaid-pi-program-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210105
DTSTAMP:20260624T143636
CREATED:20201104T201132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T201132Z
UID:13007-1609718400-1609804799@medisysinc.com
SUMMARY:2020 MIPS Data Submission Open
DESCRIPTION:2020 MIPS performance year data submission window opens
URL:https://medisysinc.com/event/2020-mips-data-submission-open/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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