By David Hom – Healthcare professionals are constantly looking to move the industry forward – in an effort to achieve improved clinical care, enhanced patient experiences and reduced costs.
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By Keith Boone – This question comes up from time to time. For a given patient, how is there a unique identifier which uniquely identifies the CCD for the patient as it evolves over time. The answer is no, but to understand that, we need to talk a little bit about identifiers in CDA and how they were intended to be used.
By Sara R. Collins & David Blumenthal MD – If Republicans are unable to revive the failed effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the nation will need to turn back to ensuring the long-term success of the law.
By Robert Freedman – The risks of non-compliance in the healthcare industry have never been greater. In 2016, the HHS Fraud and Abuse Control Program returned $3.3 billion to the Federal government and private parties. The DOJ opened 975 new criminal health care fraud investigations.
By David Spellberg MD – During the recent Radiological Society of North America conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, a session titled, “Will MACRA and MIPS Kill Your Practice?” pretty much summed up the consensus feelings of most physicians.
By Steven Posnack – Health data often travels a long distance before it gets to its final destination. Additionally, data can be represented in a number of different ways.
By Linda Fischer – I spent 21 years as a hospital CIO and my job was more than just a job: it was part of my identity and a way of life. I love my new career – but yes, a part of me will always miss the hospital world.
By Art Gross – Deven McGraw, deputy director of HHS OCR has announced that the department’s plans for initiating onsite audits is currently on hold and will remain so until more than 200 desk audits have been completed.
By John Halamka MD – During my CIO career, I’ve worked on a few Harvard Business School case studies and I’ve had the “joy” of presenting my failures to Harvard Business school students for over a decade.