Overview and Update on ATAG and FFQ
The content provides an overview of the ATAG and FFQ systems, including goals, implementation details, initial submissions, field level checks, quality checks, and file resubmissions. It discusses the receipt of initial submissions, field error statistics, quality check feedback, and file resubmission challenges and turnaround times.
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ATAG: FFQ Overview and Update Date: 3/12/2015
FFQ Overview and Update Goals of FFQ Initial reporting What we have learned
Goals of Implementing FFQ System Customization Submitters can directly request exceptions for non-catastrophic failures Exceptions can be granted with more flexibility: Single file only Exception granted for a period of time Exception granted, but new thresholds defined Timing Files are checked prior to being loaded to decrease the response time to data submitters Reporting Timing Results Potential new quality checks
Initial Submissions Receipt of initial submission 2014Q4 submissions were due 1/31/2015 31 initial submissions received on time Average day of receipt: 1/21/2015 11 submissions received in final week 4 submissions received late 4 submissions had approved APAC-3 Challenges Files must adhere to the current Data Layout specifications
Initial Submissions Field Level Checks NON CATASTROPHIC CATASTROPHIC FAILURES TOTAL FILES ZERO FIELD ERRORS 21 8 31 9 7 26 FILE TYPE 1+ FIELD ERRORS ENROLLMENT MEDICAL MEMBERSHIP PHARMACY PROVIDER TOTALS 4 7 1 8 11 1 8 33 27 33 26 27 32 12 1 9 9 5 Challenges Files must adhere to the current Data Layout specifications Upfront file checking spaces in fields Example: NPI that contains spaces after data 1234567890 vs 1234567890
Initial Submissions Quality Checks Similar success rates on quality checks when compared to prior validation process. Feedback from submitters resulted in a change to the quality checks Provider file NPI or Taxonomy
File Resubmissions Resubmissions as of 3/1/2015 137 files had been resubmitted Average turnaround time per file was 7.1 days Average turnaround for overall submission was 16.0 days Challenges: Naming conventions .TXT files 2015Q1 naming convention Resubmitting previously approved files Potential for exception requests to be overwritten Some files failed second time through Additional processing time for system
Exception Requests Exceptions requested on 22 files Working with submitters on a few exception requests Challenges: Prior exception requests were not ported over Resubmissions of previously accepted files
Latest Status of Submissions Many issues have been resolved, although 19 of 34 submissions are still outstanding. 8 files still have catastrophic failures as of 3/1/2015 Working with submitters on exception requests Challenges: Turnaround time on follow up by Milliman with data submitters Some exception requests may require a discussion over the phone prior to ruling
Lessons Learned Report validation Milliman reviewed/confirmed each of the reports prior to sending to data submitters. This will not occur for future submissions which will result in quicker feed back. New process for checking files Upfront file checks surfaced a number of new issues for data submitters. Process now in place; hopefully this does not cause issues for future submissions.
Lessons Learned Naming conventions Stricter guidelines needed for file naming conventions, specifically: .txt files will be immediately rejected Files submitted for the incorrect quarter will be rejected (example: naming convention of 2015Q1 for 2014Q4 files) Communication will be sent prior to any validation of the file so immediate resubmission can occur. Resubmitting previously approved files Previously, it was up to data submitters whether or not they would resubmit an entire set of files in the event a single file had an error. With the new process, Milliman now prefers that only the needed file(s) be resubmitted (note that control files may need to be submitted if changes are made to accompanying files)
Lessons Learned Turnaround time on follow up by Milliman with data submitters. We are looking to incorporate automated reminders into the system that will: Remind submitters of upcoming due dates Remind submitters of outstanding files Timing TBD Some exception requests may require a discussion over the phone prior to ruling Working with OHA and data submitters on best approach.
