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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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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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Analysis of EHR Adoption Data and Meaningful Use Attestation

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Brian Ahier, Health IT Evangelist for Information Systems at Mid-Columbia Medical Center and contributor for Government Health IT, has put together a great article: Analysis of EHR Adoption Data and Meaningful Use Attestation. In this article, Mr. Ahier has complied … Continue reading

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Innovation Is Key In 2012 Health IT Planning

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As we embark on a new year, healthcare providers will inevitably be bombarded with 2012 industry forecasts from a variety of analysts and media outlets. Click on the link to view entire article written by Ken Congdon, editor in chief, … Continue reading

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Mostashari Says Meaningful Use Will Soar This Year

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“In 2012, meaningful use will soar,” National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Farzad Mostashari asserted at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Health IT Policy Committee. Click on the link to view entire article written by Diana Manos, Healthcare IT … Continue reading

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CMS EHR Programs Paid $2.5B in 2011

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The Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record program has paid more than $2.5 billion to physicians and hospitals in incentive payments for all of 2011, with December contributing to the steep growth curve. Click on the link to view entire … Continue reading

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AMA Urges Greater Focus on Ambulatory Care Safety

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Outpatient visits can put some patients at risk, according to a new report from the American Medical Association. Click on the link to view entire article written by Bernie Monegain, Editor with Healthcare IT News: AMA urges greater focus on … Continue reading

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6 Health IT Usability Myths and Realities

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A lot has been said about usability, whether it’s in regard to EHRs or other healthcare apps. Click on the link to view entire article written by Michelle McNickle, Web Content Producer. Shahid Shah, software IT analyst and author of … Continue reading

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