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titleAbout

Program Resource System (PRS) is a repository of demographic information for hospital providers in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) System. PRS assists Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), QMARS, DARRT, and Program Support Contractors in maintaining CMS Programs and providing hospital information used in Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR) applications.


News & Updates

0405/2103/2022:

Release Summary: Release 6.78.0

Release Date: Wednesday Tuesday, April 21May 3, 2022

HSP Beneficiary Module:

  • Created separate section for physical locations, so that purely Physical Locations can be separated from Contact Information
  • Enhanced the Search Functionality to be more intuitive and flexible (e.g. "Saint" vs. "St., "First" vs. "1st", etc.)
  • (Defect) Resolved Date Values accepting more than 6 digits instead of 4 for Medicare Accept Date and Facility Closed Date

Beneficiary Module:

Enhancement:

  • Added Primary Payer
  • Updated API to support new BIC validations and errors they throwEnable Advanced Search Functionality

Bug Fixes:

  • Remove exact match functionality from basic search
  • Modify columns - Advanced search: modify columns – If there is no data available it should say N/A

HSP Module:

  • Unit Bed view provided for validation of provider information

Bug Fixes:

  • “HSP” was not displaying at beginning of a few filters in the Active Filters selectionWhen zip code is more than 5 digits system is displaying 500 error instead for error message.


Have PRS 2.0 feedback? PRS feedback link.


10/04/2021:

PRS 2.0 is here!

The release of PRS 2.0 is here and is open to all users.

If you haven’t already, you may now request a new PRS 2.0 HARP Role, which is required before you can access the new PRS 2.0 system.


When requesting a role, please do not select PRS Security Official, the security official role at the organization level will be setup at a future time. All current HARP Role request approvals for PRS 2.0 are being addressed by security Points of Contact within each of the organizations.

How to request a PRS 2.0 User Role in HARP

  1. Select a Program → QualityNet Workspace
  2. Select an Organization → ESS PRS
  3. Select Role → PRS General User (Do not select Security Official)

 

How to log in to PRS 2.0

After your role request is approved, go to https://qualitynet.cms.gov/admin and log in with your HARP credentials.


Have PRS 2.0 feedback? PRS feedback link
For more information about PRS 2.0 please visit our Confluence page


What's in PRS 2.0?

This updated system brings new innovations, such as more reliable data, better reporting customization, and an improved user experience and accessibility.

  • Improved search
  • Updated user interface
  • Customizable columns on search results and export
  • View and compare provider details from legacy PRS and iQIES (PECOS coming soon)
  • Daily data refresh



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Requesting Your PRS Role in HARP

A HARP account and a PRS General User Role are required to access PRS. 

  1. If you do not yet have a HARP, EIDM, or EUA account, you will need to register for a HARP ID. For instructions on the HARP registration process, refer to the HARP page. (hyperlink to: https://qnetconfluence.cms.gov/display/HS/HARP)
  2. Once the HARP account has been created, log into HARP and request a PRS role.
  3. Select User Roles from the top of the page, then select Request a Role.
  4. On the Select a Program page, select QualityNet Workspace.
  5. On the Select an Organization page, select ESS PRS.
  6. Select the PRS General User role.

We will review and approves role request and notify you via email when your request has been submitted and again when your role has been approved or denied.


NOTE: PRS role requests are not currently available in HARP but will be as PRS is launching. Please look for future communications for timeline and next steps.



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FAQs

Q: What is the PRS 2.0 Pilot Group?
A: A group of current PRS users who have the opportunity to test out and provide feedback on a released version of PRS 2.0

Q: What are the PRS 2.0 Pilot Group dates?
A: September 15 - September 29, 2021

Q: How do I request a PRS Role in HARP?
A:  A HARP account and a PRS General User Role are required to access PRS. 

  1. Log into HARP and request a PRS role.

  2. Select User Roles from the top of the page, then select Request a Role.

  3. On the Select a Program page, select QualityNet Workspace

  4. On the Select an Organization page, select ESS PRS

  5. Select the PRS General User role.

Q: How do I access PRS 2.0?
A: qualitynet.cms.gov/admin

Q: Will there be real data in PRS 2.0?
A: Yes, the data in PRS 2.0 is pulled from PRS 1.0 and iQIES. The data will be refreshed weekly.

Q: Can I make updates in PRS 2.0?
A: No, PRS 2.0 is not currently editable. It is a read-only system.

Q: Why does it take so long to return my search results?
A: Currently we are working on the optimization and speed of which search results are returned. We are aware of the delay, the system is working as expected. We apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.

Q: How do I give feedback?
A: To give feedback or report an issue click on the Give Feedback link on the left navigation bar.

Q: What if I need help while completing the PRS 2.0 Pilot Group testing?
A: If at any point during the 2 week test period you need assistance, send an email to PRSUserResearch@cms.hhs.gov.


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What is the difference between PRS 1.0 and PRS 2.0?

As the about section mentions; PRS is a repository of demographic information for hospital providers in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) System. PRS 2.0 will be the new version of PRS (which is now being referred to as PRS 1.0).

PRS 1.0 is the system that is currently used, PRS 2.0 is also available to all users.

Note that PRS 1.0 is still available for some time, post PRS 2.0 release.


What will be new in PRS 2.0?

  • Improved Search
  • Updated User Interface
  • Customizable columns on search results and export
  • View and compare provider details from PRS 1.0 and iQIES (PECOS coming soon)
  • Daily data refresh


Why a PRS 2.0?

Major improvements are coming to the Program Resource System (PRS), and it’s thanks to feedback from its users. This updated system will bring new innovations, such as more reliable data, better reporting customization, and an improved user experience and accessibility.

PRS will continue to serve as the source to validate provider information for both CMS and its contractors and affiliated organizations, and the original system will continue to be operational while 2.0 rolls out. With releases planned in stages, the initial 2.0 release will offer view-only Health Service Provider information along with an improved user experience.


What is in PRS 2.0

  • View only Health Service Provider category
    • Provider Details
    • Contact Information
  • Customizable columns on the search results
  • View and compare provider details from PRS 1.0 and iQIES (PECOS coming soon)
  • Daily data refresh


What is in PRS 1.0

  • Edit HSP category
    • HSP Details
    • Contact Address & Phone
    • Cross Reference
    • HSP FI/Carrier/MAC
    • Physician Acknowledgement Monitoring
    • QIO Defined Field
    • Unit Bed
    • Vendor Contract
    • Hospital OQR Contact
    • Waiver
  • View HSP category
    • Inpatient Discharges
    • Validation Summary
    • Hospital OQR Validation Summary
  • All the other categories
    • Beneficiary
    • Medicare Advantage Plan
    • Physician
    • Physician Group
    • Physician Member Category
    • FI/Carrier/MAC category
    • Vendor
    • QIO category
    • QIO Defined Titles
    • Code Table
    • National Drug Code
    • Prescription Drug Plan
    • CDAC Tracking- Abstractions
    • CDAC Tracking- Export
    • CDAC Tracking- Master Sample
    • CDAC Tracking- Medical Record



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  • ServiceNow Service Portal: Intended only for CMS employees and contractors. The portal provides self-service options for internal customers to report Security Incidents, submit Service Requests for tools or services offered to the internal QualityNet community, report an Incident, provide Approvals, or access internal Knowledge Base articles. The portal enables internal customers to track the status of tickets and requires a login. https://cmsqualitysupport.servicenowservices.com/sp_ess
  • Service Center: For any PRS 2.0 related questions or questions relating to content on the QualityNet website, Please contact the HCQIS Services and Operations Support Team.

Phone: (866) 288-8914 (TRS:711)

Slack: #help-service-center-sos

Email: ServiceCenterSOS@cms.hhs.gov

Hours of Operation: 24/7