We all know deadlines can creep right on up without us realizing. Don’t let your healthcare practice fall behind because you missed an important deadline. For your convenience, here are some past and upcoming dates that should be reviewed to keep your practice compliant with regulatory changes.
E&M coding 2021 guidelines
- When: January 1, 2021
- What to do: Upgrade to 5.9.2020.1 or apply patch
- Link:https://www.community.nextgen.com/nge/kA04y000000L7Xf?srPos=1&srKp=ka0&lang=en_US
New Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Form
- When: January 1, 2021
- What to do: Download and install new forms from Success Community
- Link:https://www.community.nextgen.com/nge/kA04y000000L7WU?srPos=0&srKp=ka0&lang=en_US
CURES Information Blocking provisions
- When: April 5, 2021
- What to do: Respond to data exchange requests per ONC information blocking regulations final rule
- Link:https://www.community.nextgen.com/nge/kA3f3000000TQ8D?srPos=0&srKp=ka3&lang=en_US
NCPDP SCRIPT Standard (eRx)
- When: September 1, 2021 (Surescripts deadline)
- What to do: Install cumulative patch (check to ensure patch supports your current version) or upgrade to either 5.9.2020.1 or 6.2021.1 (Spring ‘21 release)
- Link:https://www.community.nextgen.com/nge/kA04y000000L83g?srPos=0&srKp=ka0&lang=en_US
EPCS for Part D (Support Act requirement)
- When: January 1, 2022
- What to do: Implement ePCS technology and workflows
- Link:https://www.community.nextgen.com/nge/kA04y000000L83g?srPos=0&srKp=ka0&lang=en_US
Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC)
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- When: January 1, 2022
- What to do: Install current cumulative patch or upgrade to either 5.9.2020.1 or 6.2021.1 (Spring ’21 release)
CURES Certification
- When: December 31, 2022 (for 2023 participants in CMS programs requiring CEHRT)
- What to do: Upgrade to 6.2021.1 (Spring ‘21 release)
- Link:https://www.community.nextgen.com/nge/kA34y000000TQA9?srPos=0&srKp=ka3&lang=en_US
eMedApps is happy to help guide you through all of these requirements. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us, contact us today with your inquiries.
