Health IT Appointments and Hires
Check out the latest announcements made from companies and organizations on the hiring and appointments in the healthcare and health IT industry.
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HIMSS16 Specialty Exhibit Areas will Provide Unique Education Experience for Attendees
HIMSS16 offers a number of Specialty Exhibit Areas for attendees to explore. These exhibits provide education sessions, demonstrations and peer-to-peer engagement on RCM, pop health, business intelligence and more.
Dr. Vindell Washington, ONC’s New Principal Deputy National Coordinator
Dr. Karen DeSalvo sent an email to ONC staff announcing Dr. Vindell Washington as ONC’s new Principal Deputy National Coordinator effective January 25, 2016.
New PwC Report looks at Medical Cost Trends for 2016 and the next Decade
In its latest report, Medical Cost Trend: Behind the Numbers 2016, PwC projects spending growth in the $2.9 trillion US health economy to slow this year, but will still likely outpace overall economic inflation.
Day 11: Eleven Pipers Piping About This Year
Day 11: A lot has happened this year in the Health IT world. I found 11 pipers to pipe about what stood out to them. Here are their favorite newest health IT thing or happening of 2015.
RCM Challenges Past, Present and Future
2015 was a critical year in the revenue cycle management space, presenting challenges for many providers looking to keep their bottom line above the red. We were there to cover it all in RCM Answers first year, thanks to ZirMed’s sponsorship and support of this site.
HIMSS Releases Cost Accounting Survey on Provider Readiness for Value-Based Payment Models
HIMSS has released a survey to assess how providers are preparing for the shift to value-based payment models. Providers in all settings can participate. The survey will be available through 12/31/2015, with results shared at the HIMSS 16 in Las Vegas in February.
HIMSS 16 Sessions – Spotlighting Shift to Value Based Care
The momentous shift in healthcare to value-based care is reflected in the HIMSS 16 conference programming. HIMSS 16 will be held at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas from February 29 – March 4. Here’s a rundown of sessions on the impact of the shift to value-based care.
How Will MACRA Impact Stage 3 Meaningful Use?
MACRA was enacted on April 16, 2015. Part of MACRA sunsets the meaningful use payment adjustment for eligible professionals by end of 2018. It also establishes the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) which incorporates meaningful use.