Archived Events

The CY 2024 Hospital OPPS/ASC Final Rule: Discussing the Impacts to the ASCQR Program

2/29/2024

Description: The Program Lead for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ASCQR Program presents the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS/ASC) final rule....


How to Succeed at Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting: A Program Review

11/8/2023

Description: This webinar will review of program requirements, data submission system updates, public reporting, verifying your data, and many more important topics to help you with successful...


Making the Case: ASCQR in the CY 2024 Proposed Rule

8/23/2023

Description: Join us as CMS and the ASCQR support team present the calendar year (CY) 2024 proposed rule, the impacts on the program, and the ways to submit public comments.  We will also review...


A Guide to Successful Reporting in the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program

4/12/2023

Description: This presentation will review the program, measures, and deadlines. We will also cover important resources, and let you know about pertinent system updates and upcoming program changes...


CMS Quality Reporting for ASCs: Discussing the CY 2023 Hospital OPPS/ASC Payment System Final Rule

1/25/2023

Description : Join us as the Program Lead for CMS’ ASCQR Program presents the Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Final Rule. We will also review the public reporting and the January refresh, program measures,...

Archived Events

ASC Guide: Traveling Through NHSN and Your ASC-20 Data: Exploring Tips and Tricks to Successful Reporting

10/26/2022

Description : Join us as we travel through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and explore tips and tricks to successfully report ASC-20 measure data. We will discuss the ASCQR Program...


CY 2023 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule: Streaming Through the Rule

8/31/2022

Description: Join us as the CMS Program Lead presents the calendar year (CY) 2023 proposed rule and the impacts on the program. We will also discuss commenting a program review. Speakers : Anita J....


ASC Refresher Training For Reporting the COVID-19 Vaccination Among HCP Measure

8/9/2022

The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and the Outpatient Quality Program Systems and Stakeholder Support Team invite you to attend an informative webinar on ASC-20 data entry. Experts from...


Where in the World? Finding Your Way to Successful Reporting for the ASCQR Program

3/23/2022

Description Join us for this interactive, fun webinar as we discuss program requirements and measures and gauge your knowledge of the ASCQR Program. We will walk through data submission steps,...


Successful Reporting for the COVID-19 Vaccination Among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Measure

2/2/2022

**This event will exceed one hour.** Description Join us as we discuss the program requirements for the new COVID-19 measure. We will walk participants through the process of registering, enrolling...


CY 2022 OPPS/ASC Final Rule: How to Succeed in ASC Quality Reporting

1/26/2022

Description Join us as the Program Lead for CMS's ASCQR Program presents the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Final Rule. Learn about finalized proposals, impacts on the program, and steps for successful...

Archived Events

Exploring Quality Provisions of the CY 2022 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

9/1/2021

Description Join us as the Program Lead for CMS's ASCQR Program presents the calendar year (CY) 2022 proposed rule and discusses the potential impacts on the program.  Speaker Anita J. Bhatia, PhD,...


The Escape Room: The Search for Clues in Your Data Abstraction

6/23/2021

Description  Join us for this fun presentation as we present scenario-based, data abstraction guidance that responds to your most frequently asked questions. Through interactive polling and live...


Springtime Refresh: Exploring the Specifications Manual and Other Important Resources

4/28/2021

Description  Join us as we review program requirements, measures, and other important updates and information. We will also discuss vital aspects of the Specifications Manual, explain various tools...


System Updates: Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program

2/17/2021

Description: This event will walk participants through the new Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR) platform and include step-by-step instructions for entering data, Access Management, Vendor Managemen...


Quality Reporting for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers: CY 2021 Program Finalized Proposals

1/27/2021

Description: Join us as the Program Lead for CMS’s Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program presents the Calendar Year (CY) 2021 Final Rule, discusses the program’s finalized proposals,...

Cyberattacks in Healthcare

11/18/2020

Description:   Join us for this exciting review of security standards in the protection of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). We will review case studies and discuss strategies to redu...


Quality Reporting for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers: CY 2021 Program Proposals

9/9/2020

Description:   The Program Lead from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be presenting the Calendar Year (CY) OPPS/ASC 2021 Proposed Rule. We will cover the proposed changes for...


A Beginner’s Guide: Successful Reporting for the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program

4/22/2020

Important Notice This event was not held live, but we have made it's resources available to you at the links below to view at your convenience. Event Materials: Presentation Slides Event Recording...


Setting Up Your HARP Account for Hospital Quality Reporting

4/7/2020

Description:  This event will provide the background of the transition to Health Care Quality Information Systems (HCQIS) Access Roles and Profile (HARP), instructions for establishing your HARP...


Program Information, Tips, and Updates: The Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program

3/25/2020

Important Notice As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we want to reduce burden where possible so that...


You Have Reached Your Destination: CY 2020 OPPS/ASC Final Rule

1/22/2020

Description: The Program Lead from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) discusses the CY 2020 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Final Rule...

Crunching the Numbers: Reviewing Your Facility's Data (ASC)

10/23/2019

Description: In this presentation, it’s all about numbers. We will discuss your recently-reported data for the ASCQR Program and compare them to aligned measures in another program. We will also...


CY 2020 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule: Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program

9/25/2019

Description:   The Program Lead from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be presenting the Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Proposed Rule. We will cover the proposed changes for the...


Like a Stroll in the Park: Walking You Through Your Preview Report

7/17/2019

Description:  Join us while we walk you through your most recent Preview Report. We will also review Hospital Compare, how to find your data, and the most important aspects of the data you report f...


ASC: Checking All the Boxes: Ensuring a Successful Submission

4/24/2019

**Please Note: No Continuing Education Credits are being offered for this event**   Description: Join us and make sure you have everything in order for the upcoming data deadline. We will review th...


ASC: The Life and Times of a Measure: An Overview of the Measure Development Process

3/27/2019

Description: Join us while we present a brief overview of the measurement development process. Find out the steps involved for a measure to become part of this program. Target Audience: Individuals...


The Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program: Back to the Basics

2/27/2019

Description: This presentation is geared towards those new to reporting for the program or those who would like a refresher course. We will cover topics such as program requirements, QualityNet...


ASC: Touring the Hall of Specifications

1/30/2019

Description: This presentation provides a detailed overview of the changes and updates to the ASCQR Specifications Manual since January 2018. We will also discuss how these changes may affect...


CY 2019 OPPS/ASC Final Rule: Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program

1/10/2019

Description: The Program Lead from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will discuss the CY 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/ASC 2019 Final Rule and the upcoming...

Educational events from 2018 and older are available on the QualityNet website.