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Quarterly SPARCS Compliance Update: Q4 2024 Due!

 Quarterly SPARCS Compliance Update: Q4 2024 Due!

Fourth quarter 2024 Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System data submission (SOD) due dates are coming up — and so are the final warning and statement of deficiency issue dates for Q3 2024. Here are the key dates hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers need to know to remain SPARCS compliant. 

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Key compliance dates for SPARCS data: Q3 and Q4 2024 

Q3 2024 SPARCS compliance deadlines: Discharge months July - September 

March 15 

  • Final/third warning for Q3 2024 data  

Facilities that have not resolved their Q3 2024 data errors after receiving three warnings will be issued an SOD.  

April 15 

  • SOD issued for Q3 2024 data  

Facilities will be issued an SOD on this date. 

Q4 2024 SPARCS compliance deadlines: Discharge months October - December  

March 31 

  • Submission deadline for Q4 2024 data  

Ensure your data are accurate and submitted on time to avoid penalties. 

April 15 

  • First warning for Q4 2024 data  

Facilities will receive a first warning if their Q4 2024 SPARCS data are noncompliant.  

May 15 

  • Second warning for Q4 2024 data  

Facilities will receive a second warning if their Q4 2024 SPARCS data are noncompliant. 

June 15 

  • Final/third warning for Q4 2024 data  

Facilities that have not resolved their Q4 2024 data errors after receiving three warnings will be issued an SOD.  

July 15 

  • SOD issued for Q4 2024 data  

Facilities will receive a SOD if their Q4 2024 SPARCS data are noncompliant. 

Automate your SPARCS submissions 

Staying compliant with SPARCS data submission deadlines is essential for maintaining your facility's standing and avoiding penalties. Download our compliance calendar to keep track of key dates and ensure your data are accurate and timely. For more information on SPARCS compliance, explore our automated SPARCS data submission solution. If you need assistance, our compliance team is here to help. 

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This content is for informational purposes only. It has been partially generated from an AI language model, which may not always be exhaustive or tailored to individual circumstances. We encourage you to contact one of our experts for more information. We assume no liability arising from any use of this content. 

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