06/26/2025

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You Asked: Does the CMS ePOC system update affect Ohio nursing homes?

We Answered: No. Ohio nursing homes will not be affected by the CMS transition to the new iQIES ePOC (Electronic Plan of Correction) system launching July 14, 2025.

This recent CMS announcement has caused some confusion, especially for multi-state providers that received communications regarding the ePOC system launch. However, in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) does not currently use the CMS ePOC platform. Because ODH manages plan of correction (POC) submissions through a separate system, Ohio providers do not need to take any additional steps related to the ePOC rollout at this time.

If your organization operates in multiple states, it is important to check with each state's survey agency to understand whether the iQIES ePOC system applies to your other locations.

While the July 14 launch does not apply to Ohio, it is possible that this functionality could expand to additional states in the future. LeadingAge Ohio will continue to monitor for any updates that may eventually impact providers in our state.