CMS Quality Payment Program 2018
Reading and sorting through all the facts and analysis about the 2018 final rule for the QPP is a heavy lift. Here is the first of more to come on some key sites, resources, and experts on the subject.
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7 Tips for Secure BYOD in Healthcare
By Win Reis – If endpoint security – especially for smartphones – wasn’t a top-of-mind issue for healthcare IT leaders before, it certainly is now. I’ve spoken with numerous customers who struggle with it and are asking for guidance.
Some Highlights from the ONC Annual Meeting
The ONC Annual meeting took place in Washington DC. The two day event showcased the continued commitment of the department to interoperable digital health. Here are some topics, highlights, comments, and resources that were shared during the conference.
Eligible Hospitals and CAHs: How to View Your Meaningful Use Data
CMS is streamlining the Medicare attestation process by migrating the meaningful use attestation system from the Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Registration and Attestation System to the QualityNet Secure Portal.
Health IT Appointments and Hires
Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on the hiring and appointments include EHNAC, Pivot Point Consulting, EarlySense, Kno2, and ZappRx.
MIPS 2018 Quality Performance Improvement Scoring: 10 Things You Need to Know
By Dr. Pawan Jindal – A significant addition to the scoring component in 2018 is the “Improvement Scoring” bonus points for the Quality and the Cost categories. As the name suggests, these are bonus points available in 2018.
Talent Tuesday Now Hiring!
Companies are seeking talent for the fastest growing industries in tech and healthcare is on the top of the list. Who is looking for what? Here are posted opportunities being reported from SA Ignite, himagine solutions, CareCloud, and ClearDATA.
NYeC Gala Optimistic on Future for Health IT: NY’s SHIN-NY 2020 Roadmap
By Sarianne Gruber – NYeC welcomed guests to its Gala & Awards night at the historic art deco Edison Ballroom in the heart of New York’s theater district. The converted theater heard applause for the 2017 honorees and Dr. David Blumenthal for his contributions to healthcare information technology.
Reflections from a Health IT Perspective on Disaster Response
By Andrew Gettinger MD – Health IT has come a long way since Hurricane Katrina came roaring ashore in 2005. At that time, few hospitals in the region had adopted Electronic Health Records. Today, virtually all hospitals use EHRs.