ASC: The CY 2018 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule: For the ASCQR Program

Thursday, August 3, 2017 Archived

2:00 PM ET

Description:

The Program Lead from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will highlight developments slated for implementation in the CY 2018 Final Rule and how ASCs can provide input on program changes.

Target Audience:

Individuals interested in the updates, changes, modifications, and additions to the ASCQR Program as specified in the CY 2018 Proposed Rule.

Objectives:

Locate the Calendar Year 2018 PPS/ASC Proposed Rule in the Federal Register Identify at least five common hurdles and possible solutions when reporting measures via the online submission tools
Identify the changes to the ASCQR Program as related to the Proposed Rule
Submit comments to CMS regarding the CY 2018 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

Moderator(s):

Karen VanBourgondien
RN, BSN - Education Coordinator, Outpatient Quality Reporting and Education Support Contractor

Speaker(s):

Anita Bhatia
PhD, MPH - Program Lead, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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