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Preview of Proposed Rules for EHR Stage 2 Meaningful Use

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

There is a tremendous amount of anticipation among providers and health IT vendors for the official release of the proposed rules for EHR Stage 2 of Meaningful Use scheduled to be published later this month. According to a report put … Continue reading

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ICD-10 Conflict Taking the Form of a World Heavyweight Title Fight

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The 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

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AMA, AHIMA at Odds on ICD-10

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

While 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

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HIPAA 5010: A Real Economic Challenge for Medical Practices

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The Medical Group Management Association has sent a very powerful message on February 1, 2012 to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to take immediate action to help alleviate payment disruptions that have occurred due to the transition … Continue reading

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4 Key Benefits of Cloud Computing to Healthcare

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Cloud computing is a topic that is getting a lot of attention lately especially when it comes to applying the technology to healthcare. With so many people weighing in on the topic, it may seem quite difficult at times to … Continue reading

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CMS’ Tavenner Spotlights Innovation

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Marilyn Tavenner, acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressed urgency in pressing forward with the “triple aim” goals of better individual healthcare, better population health and lower costs called for in the health reform law. Click on … Continue reading

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ONC Chief Expects Big Year Ahead for Data Exchange

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Health information exchange will ramp up significantly in 2012 because the necessary elements of interoperability will be in place, ONC chief Farzad Mostashari, told the Health IT Policy Committee at a meeting Feb. 1. Click on the link to view entire … Continue reading

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Environmental Intelligence Releases January 2012 Newsletter

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Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its January 2012 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click Here to view: January 2012 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on … Continue reading

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3 Tips to Achieving Meaningful Use and Avoid the Appeals Process

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) began accepting appeals for EHR Incentive Program payments from eligible professionals and eligible hospitals on December 1, 2011. A startling statistic referenced in the article link is that of the 33,595 Medicare physicians … Continue reading

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EHR’s and the Future of PHR’s in Public and Private Health

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Patients are still slow in adopting personal health records (PHR) for a multitude of reasons.  On the private healthcare side, evidence of slow adoption is evident by the fact that Google Health went dark on January 1, 2012. The personal health … Continue reading

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