ICD-10
Newer posts →AMA Asks CMS For 2-year Extension of ICD-10 Deadline
May 24, 2012The American Medical Association (AMA) has asked the federal government to delay the implementation deadline for ICD-10 from Oct. 1, 2013, until Oct. 1, 2015, “at a minimum.” The AMA asked for this two-year compliance deadline in a May 10 … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged AMA, CMS, CMS Policy, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, ICD-10 | Leave a commentAHIMA – CHIME Submit Comments On Proposed Rule For ICD-10 Delay
May 10, 2012On April 24, 2012 the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) filed a comment letterwith the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and CMS Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner in response to a section of a proposed rule … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged CMS, CMS Policy, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, HHS, ICD-10 | Leave a commentIs HHS on the Verge of Delaying ICD-10 Compliance Date?
April 10, 2012The loose contingent of health professionals railing against the ICD-10 delay will likely consider this welcome news: There is a document circulating the Web right now – with a stamp at the top suggesting it will be published in the … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, HHS, HHS Policy, ICD-10 | Comments Off on Is HHS on the Verge of Delaying ICD-10 Compliance Date?Best Practices to Minimize Cash Flow Disruptions Due to ICD-10
March 8, 2012When any business is involved with a major system conversion, at risk is the potential disruption to cash flow, resulting in a negative impact to the bottom line. With the current ICD-10 implementation deadline of October 1, 2013 quickly approaching, … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, Healthcare, HHS, HIT, ICD-10 | Leave a commentEdifecs Survey Finds ICD-10 Delay Will Be Problematic
March 1, 2012In a recent article, ICD-10 Conflict Taking the Form of a World Heavyweight Title Fight, a downside noted was “any significant delay to the current ICD-10 implementation deadline could raise the implementation cost to medical practices.” A survey conducted by … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged CMS Policy, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, EHR Incentives, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, HHS, ICD-10 | Leave a commentICD-10 Conflict Taking the Form of a World Heavyweight Title Fight
February 16, 2012The battle between industry and association over ICD-10 is imminent. Imagine the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas filled to capacity with enthusiastic fans awaiting the start of an epic boxing match. A heavyweight title fight for the ages that … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged CMS Policy, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, HIPAA 5010, ICD-10, Meaningful Use | Leave a commentAMA, AHIMA at Odds on ICD-10
February 10, 2012While the American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for a halt to ICD-10, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is countering by urging all to stay the course toward the Oct. 1, 2013 deadline. Click on the link to … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, Health IT Standards, ICD-10 | Leave a commentHIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 from a Vendor’s Perspective
November 15, 2011Most HIPAA 5010 and ICD-10 coverage focuses on how far behind payers, providers and vendors are in the conversion. Less often discussed is the role being played by vendors that are that are up-to-date. Click in the link to view … Continue reading
Posted in ICD-10 | Tagged EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, Electronic Health Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, Health IT Standards, HIPAA 5010 | Leave a commentAll Aboard: ICD-10 Train Runs At High Speed
October 27, 2011Less than 10 percent of healthcare providers are more than halfway ready for ICD-10, according to a new report from research firm KLAS. Click on the link to view entire article written by Bernie Monegain, Editor with Healthcare IT News: … Continue reading
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