NextGen Healthcare offers two options for PQRS 2016 Reporting: PQRS Qualified Registry Reporting and PQRS EHR Reporting. Both reporting programs have been released to the HQM reporting module (HQM Portal). Please review the information below to effectively manage reporting deadlines.
NextGen Healthcare HQM Deadlines for All Methods of PQRS Reporting
The NextGen Healthcare deadlines for opening incidents for the following have passed. They were:
- December 11, 2015 – HQM New Install for 2015 Program Year
- December 18, 2015 – HQM Existing Client Install for 2015 Program Year
We will make every effort to accommodate late requests but cannot guarantee that the process can be completed in time.
PQRS EHR Reporting
The EHR Reporting program has been released and is now available for configuration. Clients with existing tickets will be contacted by an HQM Implementation analyst with more information through their ticket.
- February 24, 2016 –Initial NextGen deadline for clients to approve their XML files for submission to CMS.
PQRS Qualified Registry Reporting:
The XML Generation and Approval capability has been released with HQM 3.8 UD3 as of 1/12/2015.
- March 4, 2016 – NextGen deadline for clients to approve their XML files for submission to CMS.
We will make every effort to accommodate late requests but encourage review and approval of your files as early as possible to ensure you meet submission deadlines. These deadlines will allow NextGen Healthcare to receive all responses back from CMS regarding initial submissions and resubmissions in a timely manner as well as enable us to assist clients with any needed corrections or further resubmissions through the end of CMS Reporting.
2016: Important Dates, Webinars, and Support
We have created a partial list of important reminders, dates and changes to assist you in planning for 2016. To learn more, please read “Getting Ready for 2016: Important Dates, Important Changes”.
Want to learn more about PQRS? Register today for a complimentary webinar, “Client Training: PQRS 101” for an introduction to the Physician Quality Reporting System, CMS requirements and HQM supported reporting options, available through the Knowledge Exchange.
If you have questions or require further assistance, please contact Client Support Central.