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CMS Holding Fast to ICD-10 Implementation Date of October 1, 2014

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No delays in ICD-10 implementation.   According to the deputy director for the Office of e-Health Standards and Services at CMS, Denise M. Buenning, ICD-10 implementation is proceeding as planned. Buenning, at the 2013 ICD-10/CAC Summit in April, said “I have absolutely no reason to believe this deadline will move again. The industry has invested billions of dollars in this Continue reading CMS Holding Fast to ICD-10 Implementation Date of October 1, 2014→

EHR Incentive Audits and What to Expect

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Are you prepared for an EHR Incentive audit?  (The following is information broadcast from CMS for general release.) Overview An eligible professional (EP), eligible hospital, or critical access hospital (CAH) attesting to receive an incentive payment for either the Medicare or Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program may be subject to an audit. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Continue reading EHR Incentive Audits and What to Expect→

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Electronic Health Records Update – CMS announces HHS plans to accelerate health information exchange (HIE)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces HHS plans to accelerate health information exchange (HIE) primarily through the use of electronic health records systems.   “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, we are improving the way care is delivered while lowering costs,” said CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner. “We are already seeing benefits, such as a reduction in hospital readmissions due Continue reading Electronic Health Records Update – CMS announces HHS plans to accelerate health information exchange (HIE)→

15 things you should know before shopping for an EHR

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1.     Alerts (required for meaningful use) Alerts generated by an EHR system currently fall into two categories: prescription and clinical-decision support. Prescription alerts warn providers of possible drug interactions and possible allergic reactions. Clinical-decision alerts remind providers about screenings, tests, labs or other treatments and options that might be necessary or indicated. They also alert providers to available results for Continue reading 15 things you should know before shopping for an EHR→