Monthly Archives: April 2014

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FDA Calls For Classifying Health IT Products By Patient-Safety Risk Level

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The Food and Drug Administration proposed regulating health information technologies based on their potential risks to patient safety, rather than by the technology platform they utilize. The federal agency stayed close to recommendations made by stakeholders when developing the outlining … Continue reading

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House Of Representatives Votes To Delay ICD-10

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

In a surprise move, the House of Representatives approved an SGR fix bill that includes a delay to mandatory ICD-10 implementation until Oct, 2015. But not before a public display of political maneuvering that left many wondering if the bill … Continue reading

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CMS Feels Pressure Over ICD-10 Delay

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

A new law that delays national implementation of the next-generation medical coding system known as ICD-10 has focused intense attention on the CMS to provide clarity for how hospitals, doctors and insurance companies should move forward.Without any debate on the … Continue reading

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