Third quarter 2024 Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data submissions are due. In addition, the third final warning and Statement of Deficiency issue date for Q2 2024 is here. Keep reading for key dates that hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and health systems need to know to remain SPARCS compliant.  [Download our quarterly calendar here]   Key compliance dates for SPARCS data: Q2 and Q3 2024  Q2 2024 SPARCS compliance deadlines  Dec. 15  Final third warning for Q2 2024 data   Hospitals that have not resolved their Q2 2024 data errors after receiving three warnings will be issued an SOD.   Jan. 15  SOD issued for Q2 2024 data   Hospitals will be issued an SOD.  Q3 2024 SPARCS compliance deadlines   Dec. 31  Submission deadline for Q3 2024 data   The deadline for submitting Q3 2024 SPARCS data falls on this date. Ensure your data are accurate and submitted on time to avoid penalties....