CMS issued a final national coverage determination that provides for Medicare coverage of Screening for Lung Cancer with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT). The coverage is effective immediately.
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By John Halamka – BIDMC has self-developed its core clinical information systems for many years. We certified all our applications for the 2011 and 2014 ONC criteria, attesting to Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 in every appropriate year. BIDMC has hundreds of person-years invested in our web-based, cloud-hosted in-patient and out-patient applications.
Leading consumer groups, led by the Campaign for Better Care (CBC), filed comments urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to prioritize ensuring that accountable care organizations (ACOs) participating in the next cycle of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) deliver high-quality, high-value care, supports beneficiary choice and empowerment, and improves ready access to health services.
Public health registry reporting is required for providers participating in the EHR Incentive Programs. Objectives include submitting data to an immunization registry, submitting data to a syndromic surveillance database, and submitting reportable lab results to a public health agency (for hospitals only).
By John Halamka, MD – The February HIT Standards Committee was a joint meeting with the HIT Policy Committee to align the policy and technology work ahead in 2015.
By Matt Gretczko – There has been a lot of dialogue lately regarding CMS’s potential expansion of a star rating system to providers. Not surprisingly, it is being rather heavily opposed.
Yesterday Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and Ranking Member Ron Wyden released statements on the new GAO report on ICD-10. The report shows confidence that CMS is prepared to implement ICD-10 by the Oct.1 deadline.
By Joe Condurso – The billions of dollars spent over the last four years on electronic health records (EHRs) have helped many healthcare organizations achieve Meaningful Use, but many would argue they have not improved operational efficiency, clinical quality or safety to the levels leaders expected.
Join the Coalition for ICD-10 at a Capitol Hill Briefing on February 10 at 1:30 PM ET. Hear from physicians and other experts about implementation…