ONC Health IT Certification Program Enhanced Oversight and Accountability Final Rule Released
HHS issues final rule to enhance the reliability, transparency, accountability, and safety of certified health information technology.
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HHS Issues MACRA Final Rule
HHS finalizes streamlined Medicare payment system that rewards clinicians for quality patient care MACRA rule will accelerate health care system’s shift toward value.
MIPS and Audits Proposed Rule Points to Potential Mega Recoupments
By Jim Tate – We are now less than a month away from the CMS Final Rule that will affect Medicare Part B reimbursement far into the future. It is expected that the majority of these providers will fall into the MIPS.
It’s a Buyer’s Market
By Lisa Gouin – The phrase “it’s a buyer’s market” is predominantly used in the real estate business, not healthcare. However, for many practices and healthcare organizations, it appears to be the perfect narrative for our changing healthcare landscape.
Yes, you can get ROI from a good behavioral health EHR, even without Meaningful Use
By D’Arcy Gue – No, there is no Meaningful Use for behavioral health hospitals, and yes, some mental health clinicians remain skeptical about the proposed value of EHRs.
Effectively Combating Ransomware in Healthcare
By Susan Biddle – The havoc that Ransomware creates is real, its immediate impact and implications clear: workstations are disabled, files are encrypted and systems are shut down.
Social Media Guidelines for our Clinicians
By John Halamka MD – Sharing BIDMC guidelines based on the input from a multi-disciplinary working group. Many healthcare organizations are at the early stage developing social media policies.
Leading The Path With Information Governance
By Johanna Legaspi – When hearing the words “information governance”, at first glance, you think ‘does this deal with the government’? In fact, it is a part of something larger than we expected: healthcare information and data security.
Looking Ahead to the EHR Incentive Programs Beyond 2016
CMS has been sharing guidance to help providers and industry members participate successfully in ongoing CMS health IT initiatives.