Quarterly SPARCS compliance update: Q3 2024 due

Third quarter 2024 Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data submissions are due. In addition, the third final warning and Statement of Deficiency issue date for Q2 2024 is here. Keep reading for key dates that hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and health systems need to know to remain SPARCS compliant. 

[Download our quarterly calendar here] 

Key compliance dates for SPARCS data: Q2 and Q3 2024 

Q2 2024 SPARCS compliance deadlines 

Dec. 15 

• Final third warning for Q2 2024 data  

Hospitals that have not resolved their Q2 2024 data errors after receiving three warnings will be issued an SOD.  

Jan. 15 

• SOD issued for Q2 2024 data  

Hospitals will be issued an SOD. 

Q3 2024 SPARCS compliance deadlines  

Dec. 31 

• Submission deadline for Q3 2024 data  

The deadline for submitting Q3 2024 SPARCS data falls on this date. Ensure your data are accurate and submitted on time to avoid penalties. 

Jan. 15 

• First warning for Q3 2024 data  

Hospitals will receive a first warning if their Q3 2024 SPARCS data are noncompliant.  

Feb. 15 

• Second warning for Q3 2024 data  

Hospitals will receive a second warning if their Q3 2024 SPARCS data are noncompliant. 

March 15 

• Final third warning for Q3 2024 data  

Hospitals that have not resolved their Q3 2024 data errors after receiving three warnings will be issued an SOD.  

April 15, 2025 

• SOD issued for Q3 2024 data  

Avoid penalties with DataGen

Staying compliant with SPARCS data submission deadlines is essential for maintaining your hospital's standing and avoiding penalties. Monitor these key dates and ensure your data are accurate and timely. For more information on SPARCS compliance, view our automated SPARCS data submission solution. 

Feel free to download our compliance calendar to keep track of important dates. If you need assistance, our compliance team is here to help.