Sep 29, 2026
CMS will be transitioning to a new data source for a provider’s demographic data for all Post-Acute Care (PAC) provider types (Skilled Nursing Facilities / Nursing Facilities (SNF/NFs), Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs) and Hospices). These demographic data include provider name, provider mailing address, provider physical address, State, ZIP Code, etc. These provider demographic data are displayed on the Provider and Quality Measure reports generated from the internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). Additionally, these same demographic data are displayed on the Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC) websites.
While CMS will be transitioning to use the demographic information from Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS), the final date when all demographic data will be obtained from PECOS has not been identified. During this transition, PAC providers will be responsible to ensure their latest demographic data are updated and available in both the PECOS and iQIES systems.
The referencing document that outlines the steps each PAC provider should follow has been updated. Should you have questions regarding the processes, please contact the iQIES help desk by email at iQIES@cms.hhs.gov or by phone at (800) 339-9313.