Category Archives: Meaningful Use

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→

CMS Posts Deadlines for 2016 Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Cycle; Schedules Informational Calls

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CMS Posts Deadlines for 2016 Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Cycle; Schedules Informational Calls CMS is gearing up for the program year 2016 Medicare Shared Savings Program, under which physicians, hospitals, and certain other types of providers and suppliers may form Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to provide cost-effective, coordinated care to Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. CMS has posted thedeadlines for applying Continue reading CMS Posts Deadlines for 2016 Medicare Shared Savings Program Application Cycle; Schedules Informational Calls→

New EHR Attestation Deadline

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New EHR Attestation Deadline for Medicare Eligible Professionals: March 20, 2015  Eligible professionals now have until 11:59 pm ET on March 20, 2015, to attest to meaningful use for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program 2014 reporting year.CMS extended the deadline to allow providers extra time to submit their meaningful use data. CMS continues to urge providers to Continue reading New EHR Attestation Deadline→

Medicare Shifting Reimbursements from Volume to Value

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Better, Smarter, Healthier: In historic announcement, HHS sets clear goals and timeline for shifting Medicare reimbursements from volume to value In a meeting with nearly two dozen leaders representing consumers, insurers, providers, and business leaders, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced measurable goals and a timeline to move the Medicare program, and the health care system Continue reading Medicare Shifting Reimbursements from Volume to Value→