HHS has announced measurable goals and a timeline to move the Medicare program toward paying providers based on the quality, rather than the quantity of care. This marks the first time HHS has set explicit goals for value-based payments.
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The proposed rule would establish policies related to Stage 3 of meaningful use for the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
Last March, the ONC HIT Policy committee submitted recommendations for Stage 3 of the EHR Incentive programs. Just hours before the new year, HHS/CMS submitted…
Last March, the ONC HIT Policy committee submitted recommendations for Stage 3 of the EHR Incentive programs. Just hours before the new year, HHS/CMS submitted…
The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI), has released its findings from a August 2014 ICD-10 Industry Readiness Survey. WEDI has been conducting ICD-10 readiness surveys since 2009. The surveys measure industry progress and help identify where providers may be struggling with compliance.
In response to a statement released by the AMA leadership departures from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, the ONC has clarified Dr. Karen DeSalvo will continue to work on health IT policy matters and development of the Interoperability Roadmap.
Providers Show Lack of Progress from October 2013 Survey The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI), has released its findings from a August 2014 ICD-10…
Providers offered ‘flexibility’ By Joy Rios, Managing Partner at Practice Transformation Twitter: @askjoyrios There should be laws against publishing important program updates late afternoon on the Friday before…
Monthly Briefing Recap By Joy Rios, Managing Partner at Practice Transformation Twitter: @askjoyrios A total of 112 incidents of cyber threats were reported in the past month, according…