New NACOR reporting platform
AQI successfully transitioned the data warehouse to ePreop on July 1. NACOR participants who have existing user accounts for the dashboard will now use their email address as a username in the new platform.
For security purposes, NACOR participants will be assigned a new password. An email from nacorsupport@asahq.org was delivered on July 1. The email will provide the credentials necessary for you to log in for the first time and will prompt you to configure two factor authentication and change your password. Two-factor authentication will send a code via email and/or text message to your cell phone.
As the AQI Practice Champion, you may assign additional users with permission to view reports by either using the "add user" functionality in the platform or by submitting a help desk ticket to nacorsupport@asahq.org.
Questions regarding NACOR participation and general program questions should be directed to AskAQI@asahq.org.
Difference between NACOR Basic and NACOR Benchmarking
In 2019, AQI added a new reporting option: NACOR Benchmarking. NACOR Basic includes access to the NACOR dashboard and reports providing local level analytics. NACOR Basic remains a complimentary benefit for all participating ASA members. For access to NACOR National Benchmarks practices should enroll in NACOR Benchmarking. Please review the 2019 reporting options and fee structure before registering for 2019. A 2019 registration form is required for all NACOR practices except those enrolled in Quality Concierge.
For more information email AskAQI@asahq.org.
Quality Reporting Office Hours - July 9
ePreop, which is now providing data warehousing services will demo the new NACOR dashboard at next week's Office Hours session, scheduled at 11 a.m. Central, Tuesday, July 9. A question-and-answer session will follow the demonstration. Miss last month's Virtual Office Hours? Check out the June Office Hours.
2018 MIPS final scores
CMS has released the final 2018 MIPS scores. To view final scores, Eligible Clinicians must log in to their HARP accounts with CMS, as AQI does not have access to final scores. Letters with final scores will not be sent to clinicians. Practices without HARP accounts can obtain them through the CMS Enterprise Portal by selecting "PQRS: Physician Quality Reporting System" when prompted to "Choose your application."
2019 XML Schema
Effective July 1 all data submissions to NACOR must use the 2019 version of the XML Schema. The updated 2019 schema information and an XML validation are posted on the AQI website. Any files submitted using the 2018 format will fail validation. Please check with your vendors to ensure they are using the updated version.
For more information email AskAQI@asahq.org.