This message is for users of the PECOS PI and AI applications in the Production environment.

Release 7.58.0.3 of the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) is now Live.

The following PI enhancements are included in this release:

• Updates to 855B form to resolve the CU mailing address MRCA unexpected error
• Updates to 855B form to modify DAO methos and add required‑field validation checks for Spectrum logging address
• Update to 855B form to ensure Delegated Officials display in the Authorized Signer dropdown list for terminated reassignments
• Update to resolve the Pay.gov Activity File Download 404 error
• Update to 855A form SNF Individual Control scenarios, specifically when deleting a sub‑role
• Update in PECOS PI to resolve the 500 error that occurs when the user clicks Search on the PECOS Self Service Application page
• Update to 855I form to resolve the 500 error when navigating to Fast Track View or clicking the topic Existing Medicare Affidavits

Thank you,

PECOS PROD and UAT Support Teams

CMS CCSQ Launches QualTech to Identify Innovative Technology Solutions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ), is launching QualTech, an industry event initiative designed to identify innovative technology solutions aligned to key quality-related priorities and advance better health outcomes for all Americans.

CMS invites proposed technology solutions from U.S.-based teams, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, private sector entities, industry associations, and other organizations with technology solutions or capabilities aligned to CMS quality priorities.

Following review of submissions, finalists will be invited to participate in the QualTech Event at CMS Headquarters, where they will present their proposed technology solutions to CMS and CCSQ leadership, subject matter experts, and invited stakeholders. Following the QualTech Event, CMS may pursue continued engagement with select organizations, including future demonstrations, pilots, collaboration discussions, and a potential role in the 2027 CMS Quality Conference.

Additional information, including eligibility, key dates, participation benefits, and the submission process, is available on the QualTech website: https://www.cms.gov/cms-ccsq-qualtech-0.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues and organizations that may have innovative technology solutions aligned with CMS quality priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the CMS CCSQ QualTech team at CCSQQualTech@cms.hhs.gov.

For more information on CCSQ, including the Center’s Strategic Roadmap, please review CCSQ's blog and accompanying fact sheet from earlier this year.