By Donna Cusano – In 2009, the US Congress enacted the HITECH Act, as part of a much broader recovery measure (ARRA or ‘the stimulus’), authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to spend up to $35 billion to expand health IT and create a network of interoperable EHRs.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the Final HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2016. This rule seeks to improve consumers’ experience in the Health Insurance Marketplace and to ensure their coverage options are affordable and accessible.
By Daniel J. Marino – Organizations that begin to incorporate strategies around the “value proposition” will be in the best position to meet industry demands for value-based reimbursement. This will require a dedicated strategic “call to action” across organizations and their provider community.
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.
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.