Open Payments: General Resources

These resources will help you understand and use the Open Payments system. 

General Resources

The General Resources section includes information for all Open Payments users.

Reporting Entities

Reporting entities are applicable manufacturers (AMs) and group purchasing organizations (GPOs). The Resources for Reporting Entities page contains information about registration, data submission, attestation, and more.

Covered Recipients

Covered recipients include physicians, teaching hospitals, and select non-physician practitioners. View the Resources for Covered Recipients page for information about registration, the review and dispute process, and more.

General Resources

• Open Payments Program Overview and Enhancements (PDF)
  An overview of the Open Payments Program and the recent OPS 2.0 Enhancements
• Open Payments Program Year 2023 Data Collection Tutorial (PDF) 
  A tutorial to provide reporting entities with information about the data collection changes for Program Year 2023
• Open Payments Program Year 2024 Data Publication Tutorial (PDF)
  A tutorial on the Open Payments data publication process and guidelines for the June 2025 data publication
• Open Payments System Enhancements (PDF)
  Enhancements and improvements that directly affect end users of the Open Payments system
• Methodology and Data Dictionary Document (PDF)
  A guide to published Open Payments data, including data sources, how the data files are presented by CMS and the fields contained in each data file
• Open Payments FAQs (PDF)
  Comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the Open Payments program
• View the Open Payments Law & Policy page for the statute, Final Rule, and regulatory updates.