Date

Name
Aaron Thompsonx
Abigail Viall (CDC)
Adrienne Adkins
Adrienne Rayx

Ahmar Wazir


Alissa Kapke (Ann Arbor)x
Amy Nestlerx
Anitha Chintalapati
Ann Turner
Angela Kohlheppx
Arnie Esparterox
Ashley Watersx
Astra Walker (Arbor Research)
Austin Woods
Betina Fletcher
Bonny Glidewell
Brian Gallagher
Carol Olsen
Chance Mysayphonh
Cheri Jerger
Chris Brown
Chris Moricix
Chris Pleasants
Cindi Covill
Dan Kayhartx
Deb Wilson
Delia Houseal
Dianna Christensenx
Dinesh Chatoth (FKC)
Ethan Crauwels (NCC)x
Geraldine Bojarski (DCI)x
Heather Dubendris
Heather Moorex
Heather O'Neal
Henrietta Smith
Howard Thomasx
Janet Lea Hutchinsonx
Jason Clem
Jason Simmington
John Hinch (Innovative Renal)x
Karena S
Kathleen Prewittx
Kelly Llewellyn
Kelsey Oklandx
Laura Dabrowski (Innovative Renal)x
Laura Slempx
Leah Skrienx
Lizzie Suhx
Malik Arsalanx
Matt McDonough
Mark Speidelx
Martha Bean
Mary New
Melissa Fieldhousex
Meredith Zywno
Michael Kennedyx
Michelle Cassin (DaVita)
Mihran Naljayan (DaVita)
Mitzi Christ
Nancy Carlsonx
Nathan Muzosx
Ozlem Taselx
Pandu Muddanax
Pani Palanichamyx
Porsche Dorseyx
Rachael Lazar
Rachelle DuBose Caruthersx
Raj Tadasx
Revathy Ramakrishnax
Sanjay Potdarx
Sarah Fillingx
Shamim Almamunx
Shannon Li (Arbor Research)x
Sindy Villarreal (Innovative Renal)x
Stephanie Clarkx
Steve Hinesx
Steve Goodman
Tim Smithx
Tricia Gorman
Tricia Phulchand
Vladimir Ladik
Wendy Ferguson (Innovative Renal)
Yvette Brown




 

Agenda

ItemsWhoTopics
Meeting RecordingArnie

This session will be recorded for the purpose of documenting the meeting minutes and action items. If there are any objections to the recording of this session, please make it known now. Absence of an objection to the meeting being recorded will count as consent to recording this meeting.

Program Working Group Recording 08072024.mp4

EQRS Feature Updates/DiscussionNathan

EDI Workgroup In-Person Meeting Agenda Review:

  • The EQRS Program/CMS would like to know what is the "ask" for this In-Person meeting?  What are the expectations?
  • CMS and contractors (ADO) are planning to attend the first 4hrs (9-1pm).  Some contractors may be able to stay longer if they do not have a meeting conflict. 

CMS/Contractor topics for presentation:

  1. Roadmap review
    1. Upcoming EQRS initiatives/future vision
      1. EQRS work that is non committed and work that is committed after a PI Planning session
    2. NCC datasets
      1. What is the roadmap for the NCC datasets?
      2. What is the timeframe things are expected to be done?
      3. EDIs would like to know how to absorb the data from the NCC and take it to the next level to improve performance in both QI, Regulatory compliance and operational improvements
      4. There is a pressing need to get the data back in the hands of people that can use it (Facilities, etc)
    3. 2728/2746 Transitions
      1. Training plan
        1. There was a townhall on the 2728 and training materials on MyCrownWeb
        2. The 2746 changes are minimal, not a lot of training will be needed
        3. Will there be any more training scheduled before the 2728 is released on October 1st?
        4. EDIs are looking to see more training and communication before the October 1st release
      2. Communication plan
        1. When would communications be released?
        2. What is the timing and volume of the events leading up to the release on October 1
      3. Implementation schedule
        1. Will need to ask the EOCT/Quality Program Support (QPS) for the training and communication plans
    1. Updated EQRS Context Diagram 
      1. The old version is being updated but will not be ready in time for the In-Person meeting
      2. No promises that the draft Context Diagram will be presented at the meeting but possibly in a future Program call
      3. The Context Diagram is useful to the EDIs and others outside of the Program Call in understanding the scope of what EQRS data means, the impacts, who uses the data, where it goes, etc

2. Backlog Review

    1. Ranking and scope
      1. What was picked up out of the backlog?
      2. How are they prioritized?
        1. EQRS team has an internal process on how they prioritize their backlog
        2. Not all backlog items are EDI impacting or EDI related
      3. What happened to the backlog items the EDIs suggested?
      4. Give the EDIs the opportunity to provide feedback on backlog items prioritized or ranked
    2. Plan to address backlog items (examples but not all inclusive)
      1. Change of Cause of Death 99 back to Unknown from COVID on the 2728 form
      2. Moving HepB Antibody results back to clinical data
      3. Converting specific errors to warnings
  • If any of the EDIs have backlog items they feel have not been addressed or are high priority they can bring them up during a Program call or send them in an email to Porsche
  • Kathleen and Leah have a list of backlog items they will forward to the group for all to see

3. National Error Rate trending by EDI

    1. Top Errors
      1. Patient
      2. Clinical
    1. Clinical Range Warning vs Errors breakdown
      1. Do the warning ranges and error ranges need to be expanded or tightened?
  • It would be nice to see a breakdown of the volume of errors and warnings by the different clinical values
  • It would be nice to see a report on this to track their own errors and how they compare to other EDIs
  • EDIs would like to see the national error rates for patient, clinical, and also the form submission rates by EDI
  • All EDIs will be represented at the In-Person meeting on August 21

4. National Data Quality Metrics comparisons YOY for last 3-5yrs

    1. Where do EDIs stand and how do we improve
      1. Admissions (5 days)
      2. 2728 (45 days)
      3. 2746 (14 days)
  • CMS/EQRS should be able to provide information for #3 and #4 above
  • #2 above, EQRS can come prepared to discuss a few items from the backlog that have been submitted by the EDIs but will not be able to prioritize any items during the In-Person
  •  Will try to provide some sort of Roadmap; not sure about the NCC data sets; hoping to get some insight on data lakes
EQRS Feature Updates/DiscussionDanOn August 1 CMS released a modification to the Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Influenza vaccination reports in EQRS to add the national rate. This change was requested by EDIs so that individual organizations can compare where they are at versus the national rate.
Open ForumEDIs

DaVita -

FMC -

DCI

RHA 

US Renal 

Innovative Renal Care

Administrative Reminders

Porsche
  • If any Production issues are encountered, please submit a Helpdesk ticket.  This will allow the EQRS team to better track the issue and progress.
  • CMS will refresh data in the EQRS Prod Preview environment on the first Sunday of every month. The planned schedule is below.
    • Sun, 03 Dec 2023
    • Sun, 07 Jan 2024
    • Sun, 04 Feb 2024
    • Sun, 03 Mar 2024
    • Sun, 07 Apr 2024
    • Sun, 05 May 2024
    • Sun, 01 Sep 2024
    • Sun, 06 Oct 2024
    • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
    • Sun, 01 Dec 2024
    • If there are any issues with the scheduled date(s) please notify the team by the Friday before that Sunday when the refresh of data is scheduled to take place
    • If there are any issues encountered with the refresh on Sunday, it will be moved to Monday (next day)
  • Next meeting scheduled for:   

The 8/21 Program Working Group call will be cancelled due to the EDI Workgroup In-Person Meeting



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