Hospitals Must Start Medicare EHR Participation in 2015 to Earn Incentives
Not participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program yet? 2015 is the last year for eligible hospitals to begin and still earn incentive payments.
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AAFP Comments on ONC Health IT Strategic Plan
AAFP has provided comments on the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan. In a letter to the ONC, the association supports the goals of the Strategic Plan but says population health management, care coordination, and patient engagement need more attention.
New Report Indicates ICD-10 Delay Has Hurt Provider Readiness
The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI), has released its findings from a August 2014 ICD-10 Industry Readiness Survey. WEDI has been conducting ICD-10 readiness surveys since 2009. The surveys measure industry progress and help identify where providers may be struggling with compliance.
Upcoming Conferences in 2015
Conferences are a good way to get the newest information, network, earn some needed continuing educations, or get back in touch with peers. If you have to take time off and travel to a conference you need time to plan. Here are some upcoming events to consider.
HIMSS 2013 Conference – Health IT From Every Angle
HIMSS Conference – Health IT at the Right Time, Right Place It is the new year and all thoughts now turn to getting ready for…
CMS To Host Series on ICD-10 Transition
ICD-10 End-to-End Testing The conversion to ICD-10 originally set to go into effect October 1, 2013 Â was postponed last April to October 1, 2014. In…
Secure Direct Messaging Key to Reducing Readmission Penalties
Readmission Penalties Looming – Millions at Stake By John Tempesco, ICA There is a looming government transition which will occur this fall that will dramatically…
Challenges in Governance and Technology in Creating HIE Success
Ensuring the Success of an HIE There are positives and negatives to existing governance and technology models for HIEs across the country. Tennessee, for example,…
Upcoming Health Care and Medical Conferences
Health Care Conferences Focused on Emerging Technologies Does the HIMSS conference have you thinking about other conferences to consider this Spring? Check out some great…