Archived Events
Voluntary Reporting of the Hospital-Level THA/TKA PRO-Based Performance Measure
Description: This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the Hospital-level Total Hip Arthroplasty/Total Knee Arthroplasty (THA/TKA) Patient-Reported Outcome-Based Performance...
Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Proposed Rule: The Hospital OQR and REHQR Programs
Description: Join us as the Program Leads for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital OQR and REHQR Programs presents the CY 2025 Hospital OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule. Objectives:...
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM): Appropriate Treatment for STEMI Patients in the Emergency Department
Description: In this informative presentation on the new STEMI eCQM, Yale measure writers will discuss the measure background, specifications, reporting timelines for both the voluntary and mandato...
The CY 2024 Hospital OPPS/ASC Final Rule: Discussing the Impacts for the Hospital OQR and REHQR Programs
Description: The Program Leads for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) and Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting (REHQR) Programs wil...
Overview of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program (OQR) Data Validation Efforts
Description: This webinar will cover the CMS outpatient validation process in detail, pertinent reports, common abstraction dilemmas and a question-and-answer session. Objectives: State the...
Making the Case: The CY 2024 Hospital OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
Description: Join us as the CMS Program Leads present the calendar year (CY) 2024 proposed rule, the impacts to the OQR and Rural Emergency Health Quality Reporting (REHQR) Programs, reporting...
Hospital OQR Program Cliff Notes: What You Need to Know for Successful Reporting
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 change...
CMS: Laying the Foundation to Transform Quality Reporting
Description : Join us as the Program Leads for CMS’ Hospital OQR and REHQR Programs present the Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Final Rule. We will also review the public reporting and the January refresh,...
Counting on the Numbers: Understanding Your Facility Specific Report
*No CEU will be offered due to content length. Description: This webinar provides the steps to access and analyze the fall 2022 Facility-Specific Reports (FSRs) and results. We will also discuss C...
CY 2023 Hospital OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule: Streaming Through the Rule
Description: Join us as CMS presents the calendar year (CY) 2023 proposed rule and the impacts on the program and the new Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting (REHQR) Program. We will also...
Where in the World? Finding Your Way to Successful Reporting for the Hospital OQR Program
Description Join us for this interactive fun webinar for an in-depth discussion of the program requirements and measures. We will also walk participants through data submission, important tools and...
Successful Reporting for the COVID-19 Vaccination Among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Measure
Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the program requirements for the new COVID-19 vaccination measure. We will also walk-through the reporting process in the web-based too...
CY 2022 OPPS Final Rule: How to Succeed in Outpatient Quality Reporting
Description Join us as the Program Lead for CMS's Hospital OQR Program presents the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Final Rule. Learn about finalized proposals, impacts on the program, and steps for...
The CMS Universe: Exploring the CY 2022 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
Description Join us as the Program Lead for CMS's Hospital OQR Program presents the calendar year (CY) 2022 proposed rule and discusses the potential impacts on the program. Speaker Shaili Patel, M...
The Escape Room: The Search for Clues in Your Data Abstraction
(Rescheduled: This event was originally scheduled for June 30, 2021) Description: Join us for this fun presentation as we present scenario-based, data abstraction guidance that responds to your mos...
Springtime Refresh: Exploring the Specifications Manual and Other Important Resources
Description: Join us as we review program requirements, measures, and other important updates and information. We will also go through the Specifications Manual, explain vital aspects, and discuss...
System Updates: Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program
Description: This event will walk participants through the new Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR) platform and include step-by-step instructions for data entry, Access Management, Vendor Management,...
Quality Reporting for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers: CY 2021 Program Finalized Proposals
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
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
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 Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program
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
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...
Information, Tips, and Updates: The Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program
Description: You won’t want to miss this presentation. We will review on entering web-based measures, discuss updates to public reporting, and provide a sneak peak of important system updates that...
You Have Reached Your Destination: CY 2020 OPPS/ASC Final Rule
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 Hospital's Data (OQR)
Description: In this presentation, it’s all about numbers. We will discuss your hospital’s recently-reported data for the OQR Program and compare them to aligned measures in another program. We wil...
CY 2020 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule: Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program
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...
OQR: The Escape Room: The Search for Clues in Your Data Abstraction
Description: We will review some of the most difficult abstraction questions asked by hospitals. Join us for this fun, problem-solving event which will use scenario-based questions with interacti...
OQR: Checking All the Boxes: Ensuring a Successful Submission
**Please Note: No Continuing Education Credits are being offered for this event** Description: Join us for this webinar and make sure you have everything in order for the upcoming data deadline. We...
OQR: The Life and Times of a Measure: An Overview of the Measure Development Process
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 Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program: Back to Basics
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...
OQR – Touring the Hall of Specifications
Description: Join us for this comprehensive overview of the changes to the Specifications Manual since January 2018. We will highlight changes and updates and how this may affect abstracting and...
CY 2019 OPPS/ASC Final Rule: Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program
Description: The Program Lead from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) discusses the CY 2019 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Final Rule...
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