Which 2016 PQRS and Medicare Reporting Deadlines Apply to You?
***Updated as of February 23, 2017 to reflect CMS Extensions***
Too many quality reporting deadlines to keep track of? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Navigating the world of quality reporting can be difficult, confusing, and encompasses many different deadlines. Knowing the different deadlines and which of them apply to you will determine whether or not you will get a successful submission in to CMS on time in order to avoid any future negative payment adjustments.
If you still have questions or concerns about which deadlines apply to you and your practice after referencing the chart below, contact one of our friendly Consultants to help! Current client? Review our submission deadlines (requires log in).
PQRS 2016 Reporting Year Deadlines
| January 1, 2017 | Payment Adjustments begin for the 2015 reporting year |
| January 3, 2017 | CMS opens portal for 2016 PQRS Registry, EHR, or QCDR reporting submissions |
| January 17, 2017 | CMS opens portal for 2016 PQRS GPRO Web Interface submissions |
| February 24, 2017 | Last day 2016 claims will be processed for PQRS claims reporting |
| March 13, 2017 (Extended by CMS from Feb. 28 ) |
Last day to submit CQM’s for dual participation in PQRS and Meaningful Use (Option 1) |
| March 15, 2017 | Mingle Health Priority Registration Deadline
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| March 17, 2017 | Last day to submit for 2016 PQRS GPRO Web Interface submissions |
| March 31, 2017 (Extended by CMS from Feb. 28 ) |
Last day to submit for QCDRs (QRDA-Qualified Clinical Data Registries) and EHR Direct or Data Submission Vendor 2016 PQRS submissions |
| March 31, 2017 | Mingle Health Registry Reporting Deadline
Last day to submit for 2016 PQRS submissions via QCDRs (XML only) and Registry reporting Are you a current client? Review our submission deadlines (requires log in) |
| January 1, 2018 | Payment Adjustments begin for 2016 reporting year |
Want to make sure you have enough time to participate in PQRS for 2016?
It’s important to register with Mingle Health by March 15, 2017, to guarantee your submission success. Mingle Health cannot promise a successful submission for any participants who register with us after the March 15th Priority Registration Deadline.
Why wait? Delaying the registration process only makes reporting more of a burden to your practice and providers, risking a 4 -6% negative adjustment on all Medicare Part B reimbursements in 2018. Sign up now!
Have questions? Our knowledgeable Consultants are here to help and guide you every step of the way.
Are you a current client? Review our submission deadlines (requires log in)
Not sure your submission options for 2016?
We’re here to help. In this blog post we explain your 2016 PQRS Registry reporting options. Remember, it’s not too late to avoid a penalty of 4 – 6% for you and your practice.
Taking 5 minutes to sign up now is the first step to help you avoid a penalty of up to 6% and succeed with PQRS.