Important deadlines and dates for PQRS are coming up. Listed below are dates to help you keep your practice on track.

December 31, 2016: Reporting for the 2016 PQRS program year ends for both group practices and individuals (Note: 2016 program year data will determine the 2018 payment adjustment)

January 1, 2017: Payment adjustments begin for both group practices and individuals who did not satisfactorily report quality data to CMS in 2015

January 1, 2017: First day to submit 2016 PQRS data using registry, EHR, or QCDR

January – March 2017: 2016 GPRO Web Interface submission will be in the first quarter; stay tuned for exact dates

February 24, 2017: Last day 2016 claims will be processed to be counted for PQRS reporting to determine the 2018 payment adjustment

February 28, 2017: Last day to submit 2016 CQMs for dual participation in PQRS and the Medicare EHR Incentive Program

February 28, 2017: Last day for QCDRs (QRDA) and EHRs to submit 2016 data

January 1, 2018: Payment adjustments begin for both group practices and individuals who did not satisfactorily report quality data to CMS in 2016

January 1, 2018: Last day for 2016 QCDRs (XML only) and registries to submit 2016 data

Here is the complete CMS timeline.

If you have questions or need help, call the Kentucky REC for additional information: 859-323-3090