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- 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 …
- PBJ Technical Information Call Minutes with Q&As- February 26, 2026CMS hosted an PBJ Technical informational Call for Software Vendors and Developers on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Please see the attached minutes. Downloads PBJ Tech Call Minutes 02/26/2026 https://qtso.cms.gov/news-and-updates/pbj-technical-information-call-minutes-qas-february-26-2026
- PBJ Data Specifications (Version 4.10.0) Implementation Required by April 1, 2026The NEW FileSpecVersion 4.10.0 was originally scheduled to be effective on March 22, 2026. The NEW effective date is April 1, 2026. If you submit files using fileSpecVersion 4.10.0 before April 1st, the file will …
- iQIES Assessment Management: Assessment Submitter ManualThis document shows how to upload assessments, create and manage assessments, complete change requests, and review Final Validation Reports (FVR) in iQIES. Nov 18, 2025 CMS iQIES Assessment Management for Assessment Submitter v2.2 From https://qtso.cms.gov/software/iqies/reference-manuals
- 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 …