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Announcements

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The CROWNWeb Announcements area contains informational and educational items about the requirements, developments, and implementation of CROWNWeb, as well as documents related to other critical areas of the program.

CROWNWeb Security Update: Multi‐Factor Authentication Overview

Did you know that a second level of security verification (authentication) can help enhance the security of federal data systems like CROWNWeb? This document will give you a quick overview of what multi-factor authentication is and what you need to know… (.4MB)

CROWNWeb Announcement: Phase III and National Release

In a recent CROWN Memorandum distributed to ESRD Networks, CMS announced a timeframe for the next two CROWNWeb releases, including the National release to all Medicare certified dialysis facilities… (.2MB)

QualityNet Identity Management System (QIMS): What You Need to Know

Due to the sensitivity of the data available in CROWNWeb, users need to follow a new account creation process. That process is defined in the new QualityNet Identity Management System (QIMS). This document will give you a quick overview of what QIMS is and the basics that you need to know… (.2MB)

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  • Jan 13

    QIMS Initial SO and Initial EUM Training Videos Now Available

    To help clarify the process of registering for the QIMS system as an initial Security Official (SO) or an initial End User Manager (EUM), a QIMS registration training videos are now available!

    These caption-enabled 12-minute videos guide Initial SO and Initial EUM applicants through the process from the moment they first access the QIMS system to the moment that their forms are sent to the QualityNet Help Desk. They provides a step-by-step walkthrough of each screen in the application process, each form that users must complete and submit, and the mandatory Security Training process.

    You can access these helpful videos here: http://goo.gl/15M8N

  • Jan 4

    QIMS Online Help System

    Do you need help with completing the QIMS account registration process or need an overview of each QIMS role? If so, the QIMS Online Help System can provide you with a complete breakdown of the QIMS system, step-by-step instructions to help you properly complete the QIMS application process, and detailed instructions on the various tasks you will perform in QIMS. This online tool highlights the steps users must follow to register and perform their tasks as a QIMS Security Official (SO), End User Manager (EUM), or regular End User. Click here to access the QIMS Online Help System.

  • Dec 20

    QIMS is LIVE: Phase III Participants May Begin On-Boarding

    Are you going to be a CROWNWeb Phase III participant? On December 20, 2011, CMS issued a memo that announced the QualityNet Identity Management System (QIMS) on-boarding dates for all CROWNWeb Phase III participants. According to the announcement, any Security Official (SO), End User Manager (EUM), or regular End User who will be participating in the Phase III Pilot should begin to register for a QIMS account as soon as possible, beginning with the SO for each facility.

    Phase III participants will have until January 17, 2012 to establish a QIMS account, which will also be the first day of the Phase III Pilot project. Registration for the national release of CROWNWeb (users not participating in Phase III) begins on January 30, 2012. You can learn more about the QIMS system and the on-boarding process for initial Security Officials and initial End User Managers by attending this month`s "CROWNWeb and the HHS Triple Aim" Town Hall meeting. Click here to register for this educational event.

    Not participating in Phase III? A future QIMS On-Boarding WebEx will be held for non-Phase III participants.