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Health IT Leaders Respond to OIG EHR Incentive Report

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

HHS’ inspector general’s office said it found a number of “obstacles” to the proper oversight of the multi-billion dollar Medicare electronic health-record incentive payment program.But clearing away those obstacles could place more hurdles in the paths of providers seeking to … Continue reading

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OIG Report Calls For EHR Incentive Payment Audits

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A new report from the Office of Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) might not entirely spill the meaningful use apple cart, but it certainly isn’t going to make things any easier. The Nov. 29 … Continue reading

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Environmental Intelligence Releases November 2012 Newsletter

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

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CMS EHR Incentive Payments Surpassed $8 Billion in October 2012

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Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record payments have surpassed $8 billion since its inception, with $8.36 billion paid out to 165,800 eligible physicians and hospitals in total program estimates through the end of October. Final figures will be available later … Continue reading

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HHS Announces Deadline Extension For Health Insurance Exchanges

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The Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline for states to declare their plans for a state-based health insurance exchange for one month to accommodate many governors who were waiting until the election outcome to decide whether … Continue reading

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The ONC Seeks Comments On Stage 3 Meaningful Use Recommendations

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Patient communication has typically been a two-way street, at least at the start of an encounter with healthcare providers.The advent of health information technology in the hands of providers and multiplatform information technology in the homes and pockets and purses … Continue reading

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The OIG To Begin EHR Incentive Payments Review in 2013

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In its investigations into Medicare and Medicaid fraud, the Office of the Inspector General, will also undertake Recovery Act reviews, which include probes into the EHR Incentive program. “We will review Medicare incentive payments to eligible health care professionals and … Continue reading

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CMS Releases 2014 Clinical Quality Measures for Meaningful Use

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the final 2014 clinical quality measures (CQMs)for eligible professionals and eligible hospitals seeking to attest for meaningful use. Click here to access the Final 2014 Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs) Beginning … Continue reading

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Six Reasons Congressmen Call To End Meaningful Use Payments Is a Bad Idea

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Timing being everything and all, the four policymakers who on Oct. 4 sent a letter asking HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to stop distributing meaningful use incentives probably should have attended the Oct. 3 Bipartisan Policy Center event instead. The day … Continue reading

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US House Leaders Reaction To Stage 2 Meaningful Use Final Rule

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Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives wrote a letter to the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Thursday, October 4, 2012. The letter clearly states that HHS should suspend incentive payments to providers in the … Continue reading

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