ICD-10 May Still Be Delayed

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The latest bill to stop ICD-10 implementation was introduced in Washington in the House of Representatives by Representative Ted Poe of Texas on April 30th. H.R.2126 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Its title reads: To prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from replacing ICD-9 with ICD-10 in implementing the HIPAA code set standards. Representative Ted Poe (R-TX-2), the lead Continue reading ICD-10 May Still Be Delayed→

Historic Medicare Reform Bill Passed

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Historic Medicare Reform Bill Passed After several years of negotiations and discussions, a bipartisan group in Congress recently reached a deal to permanently reform the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula for Part B physician payment. The measure, the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act reforms the Medicare physician payment system, helps slow healthcare cost growth, and Continue reading Historic Medicare Reform Bill Passed→

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CMS Releases First Ever Hospital Compare Star Ratings

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Comparison Ratings that Help Consumers Compare and Choose Among Hospitals Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first time introduced star ratings on Hospital Compare, the agency’s public information website, to make it easier for consumers to choose a hospital and understand the quality of care they deliver. Today’s announcement builds on a larger effort across Continue reading CMS Releases First Ever Hospital Compare Star Ratings→

Senate Passes SGR Bill Without Further ICD-10 Delay

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The Senate burned the midnight oil late last night, approving legislation to repeal the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. The bill passed 92-8 and without reference to an ICD-10 delay, giving further momentum towards the Oct 1, 2015 implementation deadline and creating increased urgency for those still preparing for the new medical code set, with all major hurdles now cleared. After Continue reading Senate Passes SGR Bill Without Further ICD-10 Delay→