CMS Web Interface Sunset
Life After the CMS Web Interface:
Future-Proofing Your ACO’s Quality Reporting
The CMS Web Interface is officially gone—and if your ACO is still catching up, you’re not the only one. The shift to APP reporting and electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) has left many organizations wondering what it actually takes to comply—and succeed—in this new era of quality measurement.
In fact, in 2023, only a small percentage of MSSP ACOs made the leap to eCQMs smoothly. Many ran into major roadblocks—fragmented data, delayed files, and confusion over measure logic. But some made it work—and they’re worth learning from.
This isn’t just about checking another CMS box. This is about redefining your ACO’s approach to performance, compliance, and connected care.
Why the CMS Web Interface Sunset Matters
For years, the CMS Web Interface was the primary reporting tool for ACOs—a structured process with a familiar cadence. It wasn’t perfect, but it was predictable.
Now, that safety net is gone.
Starting in 2025, APP reporting using eCQMs or CQMs is the new standard. That means ACOs must gather, validate, and submit patient-level data from multiple systems. It also means learning to speak a new language of interoperability, where data timeliness and structure can make or break your success.
What We Can Learn from the Leaders
One well-known Florida-based ACO successfully reported quality on over 240,000 patients in 2023—earning a ~95% quality score in the process. That didn’t happen by accident. It happened because they prioritized four key strategies from the beginning.
1. Data Completeness & Prioritization
You can’t manage what you can’t measure—and you can’t measure what you don’t have. This ACO built a roadmap for identifying where data was missing, late, or unstructured. Instead of trying to fix everything at once, they focused on the data that impacted their most important measures.
AaNeel Insight: Our clients use real-time dashboards that flag incomplete data across sites or provider groups—so they can prioritize what matters most.
2. Relentless Data Integration
he ACO worked with vendors, internal teams, and partners to make sure all data sources—EHRs, HIEs, labs, and more—were mapped and integrated early. They knew fragmented systems lead to incomplete performance.
AaNeel Example: We normalize clinical and claims data automatically, creating a consistent view of patient activity across your network. That means fewer surprises and more confidence at submission time.
3. Measure Compliance & Score Optimization
hey didn’t wait for the measurement year to end. They tracked quality in real time, making adjustments as data flowed in. Their teams focused on both the numerator and the denominator—knowing every patient counted.
AaNeel Pro Tip: Our platform provides early warnings on care gaps and outliers, helping ACOs optimize their scores before deadlines hit.
4. Partnering with the Right Analytics Team
Even with the best data, interpretation is everything. This ACO had analysts who understood the nuances of CMS specs, knew how to ask the right questions, and could help providers course-correct along the way.
AaNeel Advantage: We work side by side with your team—offering insight, context, and strategy, not just reports. Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and focused on outcomes.
Looking Ahead: Q1 2025 Files Are Out—Are You Ready?
The latest CMS specifications are here. You now have a limited window to plan and act. That means:
- Validating your current data pipeline
- Reviewing your quality measure logic
- Ensuring provider visibility into care gap closure
If you’re still unsure where your blind spots are, now’s the time to find out.
AaNeel is Ready to Help
We’ve walked alongside ACOs through the biggest CMS transformations of the last decade—and we know that the key to thriving in this next chapter is smart interoperability.
Our integrated platform brings clinical and claims data together into one view. We make it easier for providers to act on what matters and easier for ACOs to submit with confidence.
