CMS Program Year 2018 reporting is coming to an end and reporting will begin January 1, 2019. Please be aware of our Program and Submission deadlines (outlined below) to ensure timely reporting and submission. These deadlines will help provide enough time for processing, file generation and review prior to the CMS and/or State deadlines.
2018 Program Deadlines:
Please follow the below guidelines for requesting HQM set-up and approving your files for submission for your CMS 2018 programs.
| Program Name | Request program set-up in HQM by… | Approve submission file by… | CMS or State reporting deadline |
| CPC+ 2018 | 1/31/2019 | 2/22/2019 | 2/28/2019 |
| ACO 2018 | 2/22/2019 | No Submission Approval required however request for XML Data Files should be made 5 days prior to CMS deadline | 3/22/2019 |
| Medicaid PI (formerly MU) 2018 | At least 30 days prior to state deadline | No Submission Approval required; however request for HQM QRDA III Files should be made 5 days in advance of state deadline | Varies by state |
| MIPS 2018 | 2/28/2019 | 3/22/19 | 4/2/2019, 8:00 p.m. EST |
CMS Submissions Start January 1 – Steps to Prepare Now
- Confirm which programs you plan to submit through NextGen® HQM and request set-up of those programs by the corresponding date in the above table
- Review your reports to ensure that you’re meeting thresholds and requirement per CMS
- Use the 2018 MIPS Reporting Checklist for NextGen HQM
Approve files for submission by NextGen Healthcare by the deadlines listed in the above table