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Quarterly SPARCS compliance update: Q2 2024 due!

SPARCS compliance update Q2 2024

Second quarter 2024 Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data submissions are due. To help you keep track of SPARCS deadlines, we put together a downloadable infographic detailing the most important dates for the second quarter of 2024.   

Don’t forget about your Q1 2024 SPARCS data submissions 

The third final warning and statement of deficiency issue date for Q1 2024 is here. Don’t forget these Q1 2024 compliance deadlines this quarter: 

  • Sept. 15, 2024: An audit was performed for the final third warning of Q1 2024 data. Facilities that have not resolved their Q1 2024 data errors prior to this date after receiving three warnings will be issued a SOD. 

  • Oct. 15, 2024: Facilities were audited for Q1 2024 data compliance and issued an SOD. 

Key Q2 2024 SPARCS data compliance audit dates 

Sept. 30 

  • Submission deadline for Q2 2024 data  

You avoided penalties if you submitted your Q2 2024 SPARCS data by this date. 

Oct. 15 

  • First warning audit of Q2 2024 data  

Facilities received a first warning if their Q2 2024 SPARCS data were noncompliant.  

Nov. 15 

  • Second warning audit Q2 2024 data  

Facilities receive a second warning if their Q2 2024 SPARCS data are noncompliant. 

Dec. 15 

  • Final third warning audit of Q2 2024 data  

Facilities that have not resolved their Q2 2024 data errors after receiving three warnings are issued a SOD.  

Jan. 15, 2025 

  • SOD issued for Q2 2024 data  

Facilities receive a SOD if their Q2 2024 SPARCS data are non-compliant. 

Stay SPARCS compliant with DataGen 

Staying compliant with SPARCS data submission deadlines is essential for maintaining your healthcare organization’s standing and avoiding penalties. Monitor these key dates and ensure your data are accurate and timely. For more information on SPARCS compliance, view our DataGen’s SPARCS submission tool, UDS (UIS Data System™) which puts all important compliance information in one easy-to-reference location (see image below previewing the dashboard).

DataGen UDS (UIS Data System™) SPARCS dashboard

Feel free to download our SPARCS compliance infographic to keep track of all important dates. If you need assistance, our compliance team is here to help. 

By adhering to these guidelines and keeping track of these critical dates, your hospital, ambulatory surgery center or health system can maintain compliance and avoid unnecessary complications. 

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