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Milestone 3 - Sample File Imports and Verify Data Extract

Creation date: 5/16/2023 8:04 AM    Updated: 11/5/2026 9:34 AM

Now that you have completed the query and file format audits, you may begin uploading your sample PIPE data to the PIPE site. Refer to the General PIPE Production Portal Walkthrough Video for further clarification on how to do so.

Tasks:

  1. Sample Import: Medical group imports initial data set into PIPE.
  2. Error Review: Medical group and MNSHINE evaluate import errors together. A small proportion of errors are expected. This is acceptable if the errors match the patient's record in your EMR. 
  3. Primary Source Verification 1 (PSV1): Medical group participates in audit with MNSHINE to verify that all associated patient encounters and clinical data in the electronic record were captured in the PIPE files. As necessary, medical groups make query adjustments and verifies changes with MNSHINE.

Milestone Specific Resources:

  • PIPE FAQ: This page lists commonly asked questions that you may encounter while uploading data. 

Please contact your MNSHINE Point of Contact  or support@mnshine.org for further questions. 

This category is for questions related to PIPE (Process Intelligence Performance Engine).