A: Refer to the steps below for information on who to contact depending on whether it is a new or existing contract.
Step One: The CMS COR and New Contractor completes the Contract Engagement Intake Form to identify the type of work to be performed and the services required. Refer to the CMS Services tab for guidance on the Data Use Agreement (DUA) process.
- Designate initial contractor Security Official (SO) to review contractor access to approved QualityNet IT Services.
- Designate initial contractor Security Point of Contact (SPOC) who will ensure security compliance.
Step Two: Upon completion, the CMS COR or New Contractor submits the form to the ISG Contract Engagement team at ISGContractEngagement@hcqis.org.
Step One: The CMS COR or Contractor submits a request to obtain access to an additional QualityNet IT Service by emailing ISGContractEngagement@hcqis.org. The request should contain the following information:
- Name of Organization (HARP Organization Name preferred)
- Name of QualityNet IT Service
- Business Justification for Use of Service
- Estimated Number of Users
- COR Approval
Step Two: The ISG Contract Engagement team sends a request for approval of the service(s) to the appropriate CMS Service Leads for processing.