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- CMS QSO Memo: PBJ Transition to iQIES Effective Aug. 17, 2026Memo # QSO-26-12-NH Posting Date 2026-07-14 Fiscal Year 2026 Memorandum Summary • The Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system will transition into the Internet Quality Improvement & Evaluation System (iQIES) on August 17, 2026. • Beginning August 17, 2026, all …
- iQIES Manage User Information and Quick Start Checklist Job Aid v3.0Overview This job aid answers questions on how to manage your HARP ID and iQIES user role and gives you a checklist on how to start working in iQIES. • You must have a HARP …
- What to Expect: PBJ Data Submission and Reporting in iQIESOn August 17, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will launch the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) functionality for Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data submission and reports. Here’s what you need to …
- iQIES Assessment Management: Assessment Submitter ManualThis document shows how to upload assessments, create and manage assessments, complete change requests, review Final Validation Reports (FVR), and use the Validation Utility Tool (VUT) in iQIES. Jun 24, 2026 From https://qtso.cms.gov/software/iqies/reference-manuals
- Upcoming iQIES Service Center Call TimesTo: QIES/iQIES Users Due to the Payroll Based Journal quarterly deadline, the iQIES Service Center is projecting an increase in the volume of calls and emails between July 2, 2026, and August 14, 2026. There …
- iQIES will Implement an Inactive User PolicyTo: iQIES Users, CMS Staff Inactive iQIES User Accounts CMS security policy requires iQIES to deactivate user roles for inactive accounts. To meet this requirement, iQIES will apply an inactive user policy beginning this month. …
- CMS Finalized Standards for Claims Attachments and Electronic Signatures to Phase Out Fax Machines, Snail Mail for Claims-Related DocumentationThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is making our shareholders aware of the “Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments …
- iQIES Onboarding Process – Provider Security Official UpdateOverview This job aid provides the steps involved to onboard the Provider Security Official (PSO) Role in iQIES. ● For detailed information on onboarding, refer to iQIES Onboarding Guide. ● For detailed information about user …
- MDS Data Specifications V3.10.2 (FINAL) for Oct. 1, 2025The MDS Data Specifications V3.10.2 (FINAL) are now available for download. This version reflects changes finalized in the FY 2026 SNF PPS final rule (90 FR 37310). Note that there are some minor changes since DRAFT 3 …
- iQIES Resources Site UpdatediQIES is the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System, which is the system that the MDS submissions system is being transferred to. The QIES Technical Support Office maintains a website with iQIES reference materials, including …
- CISA: Implement Cybersecurity Measures Now to Protect Against Potential Critical Threats (1/22)This CISA Insights is intended to ensure that senior leaders at every organization in the United States are aware of critical cyber risks and take urgent, near-term steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of …
- Emergency Preparedness: Healthcare Cybersecurity Readiness and Response (2/21)As part of our nation’s critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities large and small must be proactive and move quickly to protect themselves from cyberattacks that could directly impact the health and safety of patients and the …
- AHRQ Study: Transforming Medication Regimen Review With Telemedicine to Prevent Adverse Events (12/20)Transforming the medication regimen review process using telemedicine to prevent adverse events AHRQ News Now: Kane‐Gill SL, Wong A, Culley CM, et al. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020;Epub Nov 25. Medication reconciliation and medication regimen reviews can reduce adverse drug …
- CMS S&C Memo: Cybersecurity Recommendations (1/17)Recommendations to Providers Regarding Cyber Security Memo # 17-17-ALL Posting Date 2017-01-13 Fiscal Year 2017 Summary Recommendations for Providers and Suppliers for Cyber Security: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reminding providers …