Per the notice below, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched improvements to the Open Payments reporting system.

CMS Successfully Migrates Open Payments System to Streamlined Cloud Solution (OPS 2.0)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing upgrades to the Open Payments System (OPS).  The new system, OPS 2.0, provides the same components, functions, and services as the original Open Payments system, but with multiple enhancements.  This modern cloud-based system offers an updated user interface, improved navigation and optimized screen design.  Since 2014, the Open Payments Program has provided publicly available information about financial relationships between health care providers and industry stakeholders.  The Open Payments System supports the requirement for CMS to provide a secure system for data submission and availability for the covered recipient data review, affirmation, and dispute process.  Please note that the Open Payments System requires registration and is not how individuals view the published data.  The published data is available on the Open Payments Search Tool.

Key Highlights of OPS 2.0:

• Updated URL: The Open Payments System no longer resides at the CMS Enterprise Portal.  It is now accessible via a new URL: https://openpayments.system.cms.gov/
• If you have already registered in Open Payments, you do not need to register again; your existing log-in credentials will work under the new URL.
• If you are not currently registered in the Open Payments System but would like to have an account, you may register by selecting “New User Registration” on the Open Payments System Log-in page.

• Improved Navigation: Enhanced menus for more efficient navigation with fewer clicks.
• Prominent System Messages: Clear confirmation of actions, error messages, and announcements.
• Enhanced Error Handling and Field Validations: Improved mechanisms to ensure data accuracy and user support.

The System Enhancements Document provides a more detailed summary of changes and is available on the Open Payments Website.  Open Payments resources are updated to reflect the OPS 2.0 upgrade.  Program resources are available on the Open Payments Resources Page.  The following documents are updated:

• Reporting Entity User Guide – provides detailed instructions on all reporting entity activities including registration and submission requirements
• Covered Recipient User Guide – provides detailed instructions on all covered recipient activities including registration and data review
• System Enhancements Document – provides details about the Open Payments 2.0 Enhancements
• Tutorials – overviews on various program activities including registration, data submission, and review and dispute