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← Older posts Newer posts →ICD-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: A Real Economic Challenge for Medical Practices
February 9, 2012The 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
Posted in HIPAA 5010 | Tagged EHR, EHR Consulting, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, HHS, HIPAA 5010 | Leave a comment4 Key Benefits of Cloud Computing to Healthcare
February 8, 2012Cloud 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
Posted in Cloud Computing | Tagged Cloud, Cloud Computing, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Best Practices, EHR Consulting, EHR Hosting, EHR Implementation, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, Healthcare, Managed Network Services, Patient Experience | Leave a commentCMS’ Tavenner Spotlights Innovation
February 7, 2012Marilyn 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
Posted in Health IT | Tagged CMS, CMS EHR Incentives, CMS Policy, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, EHR Incentives, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Services, ONC | Leave a commentONC Chief Expects Big Year Ahead for Data Exchange
February 3, 2012Health 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
Posted in Electronic Health Records | Tagged CMS Policy, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health Information Exchange, Health IT, Health IT Information Security, Health IT Policy, Health IT Services, Health IT Standards, HHS, HIE, HIE Standards, Meaningful Use, ONC, ONC Strategic Plan | Leave a commentThe Benefits of Managed Network Services to Medical Practices
February 2, 2012Small and medium-sized medical practices that remain hesitant about Managed Network Services are not realizing the value or the peace of mind that comes with having this service. Some of the advantages of using a Managed Network Services provider that … Continue reading
Posted in Health IT | Tagged EHR Cloud Hosting, EHR Hosting, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Information Security, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, Healthcare, HIPAA Compliance, Managed Network Services, medical practice best practices | Leave a commentONC Puts Spotlight On Mobile Security
February 1, 2012The ONC’s Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO) recently launched a Privacy & Security Mobile Device project, and is at work achieving its stated goals. Click on the link to view entire article written by Bernie Monegain, Editor with … Continue reading
Posted in Health IT | Tagged Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Information Security, Health IT Services, Health IT Standards, Healthcare, ONC, ONC Strategic Plan | Leave a commentEnvironmental Intelligence Releases January 2012 Newsletter
January 31, 2012Environmental 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
Posted in Environmental Intelligence | Tagged CMS EHR Incentives, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Best Practices, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, EHR Incentives, EI Connections Newsletter, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, HHS, Meaningful Use, medical practice best practices, ONC | Leave a comment3 Tips to Achieving Meaningful Use and Avoid the Appeals Process
January 26, 2012The 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
Posted in EHR Incentives | Tagged CMS EHR Incentives, CMS Policy, EHR, EHR Adoption, EHR Best Practices, EHR Consulting, EHR Implementation, EHR Incentives, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, Environmental Intelligence, Health IT, Health IT Best Practices, Health IT Services, Health IT Tips, Meaningful Use, medical practice best practices | Leave a comment ← Older posts Newer posts →