CMS Delays Enforcement of Two HIPAA Rules
Two HIPAA Operating Standards Delayed Until March 31 Last Wednesday CMS announced it has delayed the enforcement date for certain operating rules for HIPAA transaction standards. Enforcement…
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CMS Seeks Comments On Reporting of CQMs by Hospitals
Looks to Align CQMs and EHRs CMS is seeking public comment on hospital readiness to use EHRs in submitting reports on clinical quality measures (CQMs)….
CMS To Host Series on ICD-10 Transition
ICD-10 End-to-End Testing The conversion to ICD-10 originally set to go into effect October 1, 2013 was postponed last April to October 1, 2014. In…
CMS Hosts National Provider Calls on 2013 PQRS, eRx Programs
Upcoming Provider Calls on eRx, PQRS and ACA Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 1:30 –…
CMS Issues IFR and Advise on EHR Incentive Program Registration
Interim Final Rule Makes changes to Stage 2 This week CMS and ONC have released an Interim Final Rule with public comment period. The rule makes…
CMS Readies IT, Analytics for Waves of Health Reform Data
CMS Creates an Office of Information Products and Data Analysis Mary Mosquera Senior Editor, Government Health IT The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will have…
ONC Releases Beta Version of Cypress Tool
Cypress Tool Reaches Latest Milestone In October CMS released specifications for the 2014 eCQMs finalized in Stage 2 Meaningful Use of the EHR incentive program. As part of…
ONC and CMS Request Public Comment on Stage 3 Meaningful Use
ONC Policy Committee Requesting Comments on Collaborative Models The ONC’s HIT Policy Committee (HITPC) is currently developing Stage 3 meaningful use recommendations that will target…
CMS Offers Vendor Community Program on EHR Incentives
New Community Gives Vendors Updates on EHR Incentive Programs CMS and ONC do a terrific job in providing plenty of resources and outreach programs for…