by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 26, 2012 | Electronic Medical Records, Medicare & Reimbursement
Question: For the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, how should an eligible professional (EP), eligible hospital, or critical access hospital (CAH) that sees patients in multiple practice locations equipped with certified...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 16, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Electronic Medical Records, Finance, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week
(Website) CMS.gov Website Upgrade Completed-Check your Bookmarks (jump to story) — (PQRS & eRx) National Provider Call: Physician Quality Reporting System & eRx 2011 10-Month Feedback Report – Register Now (jump to story) — (5010) National...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 9, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Electronic Medical Records, Medicare & Reimbursement
Today HHS announced a proposed rule (complete rule here – 175 page pdf) that would delay the go live for ICD-10 from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014. What follows are excerpts from the proposed rule. Why Has HHS Proposed a Change to the Live Date for...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Apr 1, 2012 | Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, Electronic Medical Records, Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week, PECOS
(PECOS) You Can Now Sign Your Medicare Enrollment Application Electronically (jump to story) (PPACA) New CME Module on CMS Healthcare Delivery Reform Available on Medscape (jump to story) (Release of Information) Authorization to Disclose Information to...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Mar 4, 2012 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Electronic Medical Records, Headlines, Medicare & Reimbursement, Medicare This Week, PECOS
(5010) Important Update Regarding HIPAA Version 5010/D.0 Implementation (jump to story) (Affordable Care Act) Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Blunt Amendment (jump to story) (PECOS) Were You Sent a Request to Revalidate Your Medicare Enrollment?...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Feb 27, 2012 | Electronic Medical Records, Learn This: Technology Answers
Listen to the recording here. MU Live! is a 30 minute talk radio style web and audio cast hosted by the folks at HITECH Answers. Experts discuss breaking news and issues on meaningful use as well as other health IT topics. From HITECH Answers: February 28, 2 pm...
