06/22/2026

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Register Now for the 2027 Self-Nomination and QCDR Measure Submission Demonstration on June 24, 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a demonstration webinar on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1 – 3 p.m. ET to provide information on the Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) and Qualified Registry Self-Nomination processes for the 2027 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period. This demonstration will provide a walk-through of the QCDR and Qualified Registry Self-Nomination forms available on the Quality Payment Program (QPP) website as well as the QCDR Measure Submission Form for those submitting QCDR measures.

What are QCDRs and Qualified Registries?

QCDRs and Qualified Registries are CMS-approved third party intermediaries that collect clinical data on behalf of clinicians for data submission. Only intermediaries that want to become (and who meet the requirements of) a QCDR and/or Qualified Registry need to complete the Self-Nomination form.

You should attend the webinar if your organization plans to self-nominate as a 2027 QCDR or Qualified Registry. Participation in this demonstration is optional. MIPS eligible clinicians that want to report for the 2027 MIPS performance year via a Qualified Registry or QCDR reporting mechanism don’t need to self-nominate.

Webinar Details

Title: 2027 Self-Nomination and QCDR Measure Submission Form Demonstration

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Time: 1 – 3 p.m. ET

Registration: https://events.gov.teams.microsoft.us/event/b28b707f-4fcd-4441-9f82-86297757badf@43243701-7aa8-421a-a131-fed3f11104c8

CMS will answer questions from attendees at the end of the webinar as time permits. Attendees can also ask questions during the 2027 Self-Nomination and QCDR Measure Submission Q&A Session, which will be held on August 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET. Registration information for this session will be distributed via the QPP listserv at a later date.

The slide deck, recording, and transcript from this webinar will be posted to the QPP Webinar Library in the weeks following the webinar.

Tomorrow’s LTSS webinar: Making Sense of Dementia, a Disease That Makes No Sense

06/23/2026

Long-Term Services and Supports

WEBINAR

Making Sense of Dementia, a Disease That Makes No Sense

Wednesday, June 24

Dementia in American Indian and Alaska Native communities is on the rise. Despite growing recognition of the disease, it can be difficult to understand it and know how best to support caregivers. This presentation will share findings from the first ever study on cultural understandings of dementia in Alaska and explain why it’s important to capture cultural understandings. The presentation will conclude with tips and recommendations for integrating cultural values and practices into caregiver programs and services.

Objectives:

Review Arthur Kleinman’s explanatory model of illness
List three reasons for integrating culture into caregiver programs and services
Describe the goal and purpose of the Savvy Caregiver program

Please note your
location's call-in time:

8 a.m. Hawaii
10 a.m. Alaska
11 a.m. Pacific
11 a.m. Arizona
12 p.m. Mountain
1 p.m. Central
2 p.m. Eastern

Have questions for our presenter? Let us know before the webinar by emailing LTSSinfo@kauffmaninc.com.

Presenter

Jordan P. Lewis (Aleut/Sugpaiq; Naknek Native Village)
Director, Center on Aging
Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Watch past webinars on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website.


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NHSN and EQRS Data Submission Deadlines Approaching, Dialysis Facility Data Review and Submission Requirements Resource

06/23/2026

NHSN and EQRS Data Submission Deadlines Approaching,

Dialysis Facility Data Review and Submission Requirements Resource

June 23, 2026

NHSN and EQRS Data Submission Deadlines Approaching

Outpatient hemodialysis facilities must submit their Quarter 1 2026 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data by June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). This includes data from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026, for the NHSN Bloodstream Infection in Hemodialysis Patients and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel measures.

By this deadline, dialysis facilities must also submit End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Quality Reporting System (EQRS) Clinical Data for the April 2026 reporting month. This deadline applies to all collection types (Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis) and to all submission methods.

Dialysis facilities must submit EQRS and NHSN data by each applicable deadline. Missing these deadlines puts your facility at risk for an ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) payment reduction.

For questions about NHSN, contact the NHSN Help Desk via the NHSN-ServiceNow Customer Service Portal or via email at NHSN@CDC.gov.

Dialysis Facility Data Review and Submission Requirements Resource

A new resource has been posted on the EQRS.CMS.com Resources page that summarizes data review and reporting requirements and provides links to additional information. Requirements include those related to patient and facility information in EQRS, the completion of CMS forms, ESRD QIP program reporting, and the reporting of emergencies and extraordinary circumstances.

For assistance with EQRS technical issues, please contact the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) Service Center. The CCSQ Service Center is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and can be reached via phone at 866-288-8912, email at qnetsupport-esrd@cms.hhs.gov, or online at the CCSQ Support Center. Resources related to EQRS, ESRD QIP, transplant centers, and new EQRS users are available on the Resources page at EQRS.CMS.gov.

For assistance with general EQRS and ESRD QIP questions, please contact the ESRD QIP Team via the QualityNet Q&A Tool.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has sent this update. To contact Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) go to our contact us page.

Invitation – HHS Listening Session on Advancing X12 Mandated Transaction Standards to Version 8060 – Being Held on July 1, 2026

06/24/2026

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REMINDER: HHS Listening Session on Advancing X12 Mandated Transaction Standards to Version 8060 – Being Held on July 1, 2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) invites members of the public to join the Version 8060 Listening Session on Wednesday, July 1st from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET.

This listening session will bring together representatives from the Designated Standards Maintenance Organizations (DSMOs) and the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) for a conversation focused on sourcing feedback on the adoption of Version 8060 as the next version of mandated X12 transaction standards.

Why Attend?

Hear directly from DSMO representatives as they share their insights, considerations, and perspectives on the benefits of Version 8060.

Gain a clearer understanding of what this potential change could mean for HIPAA covered entities.

Listen in on a facilitated session designed to promote transparency, learning, and public engagement.

Stay informed about how the feedback could shape future HHS rulemaking efforts.

Following the session, materials will be made available on NSG’s Events and Latest News Webpage.

Please note: The public is welcome; however, registration is required. Please note that public attendees will participate in listen-only mode. Access the registration link here: Register Here!

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