Coalition Members Report on ICD-10 Implementation
Members of the Coalition for ICD-10 weigh in on their experiences with ICD-10 in the weeks following the October 1st implementation date
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Connecting Health and Care for the Nation
By Karen B. DeSalvo & Erica Galvez – This is a unique time in health care. Scientific and technological advancements made by you, our partners across the health industry, have been rapidly transforming health and health care in the nation. More than 3 million individuals have accessed their electronic health information using ONC’s Blue Button tool.
What to Expect When You’re Done Expecting ONC’s Final Rule
By Steven Posnack – I know you might be wondering, “what’s next?” now that ONC’s 2015 Edition final rule has formally published in the Federal Register. This milestone kicks off the next phase our work to implement the 2015 Edition’s regulatory requirements. Starting next week and over the next few weeks, ONC will be releasing two types of documents to immediately help jumpstart health IT development efforts to the 2015 Edition.
A Brief Summary of the CMS Meaningful Use Final Rule
By John Halamka MD – I’ve been asked to summarize the 752 page CMS Meaningful Use Final Rule. Although it is a final rule, it has a 60 day comment period, so there is still is an opportunity to modify some of the criteria.
HATA Annual Meeting to Focus on Post ICD-10 Implementation
The Healthcare Administrative Technology Association (HATA) announces that it will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chicago O’Hare’s Admirals Club.
The 2015 Edition Certification and Standards Rule
By Keith Boone – In case you’ve been in a cave and haven’t heard, the Meaningful Use Incentives and 2015 Standards and Certification rules dropped on October 1st. Overall, I think this final rule is a win-win.
The Final Rule and Meaningful Use Audits
By Jim Tate – The long awaited Final Rule gave providers a clearer view for 2015 – 2017 and Stage 3 Meaningful Use. Some of the most fascinating details are found in the nuances buried in the response to public comments. The careful reader is provided insights.
1st look – LTPAC Medicine’s 2014 Quality Reports
By Rod Baird – Each year, since 2012, CMS sends large medical groups the annual Quality Score Card for the prior year. Starting this year, every group that billed Medicare Part B during 2014 has a report available. If your group hasn’t downloaded its report, CMS provides links.
Shining a Light on Secure Health Big Data and Digital Privacy
By Kathryn Marchesini, Helen Caton-Peters, & Lucia Savage – Through the proliferation of software applications and mobile technology, the amount of identifiable health information being collected, analyzed, and used is growing exponentially. As the volume, velocity, and variety of such information activities continue to grow,