By Dr. Larry Garber response to the HHS request for an assessment of interoperability needed to support MACRA. I am writing as a practicing physician, an implementer of EHRs, a designer/developer/director of EHRs and health information exchanges (HIEs), and a participant in standards development processes.
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By Dr. Patrick Conway – CMS is pleased to offer the awardees in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative the opportunity to extend their participation in Models 2, 3 and 4 through September 30, 2018.
Report represents a first step towards educating the industry on the importance of data exchange in identifying and closing gaps in care. It provides an overview of current approaches, best practices, emerging opportunities and barriers.
Using a picture and visual graphics to represent data and information is called an infographic. It is a great way to display statistical data that shows comparisons or charts that come from research and reports. Here are some we thought were interesting enough to share.
Telemedicine use is growing among health care professionals according to a recent Aeris survey. Health care professionals say telemedicine is now a high priority for their organizations and is already providing a measurable return on investment.
By Lisa Simpson – As the new hosts of the annual Health Datapalooza, AcademyHealth will welcome the ‘geekerati’ and ‘glitterati’ of the health data liberation movement to D.C. from May 8-11. Although this is the event’s 7th year, it’s our first as host and I couldn’t be more excited!
By Robert Rowley MD – One of the most frustrating elements of the current healthcare environment is the administrative burden of prior authorizations for medications and procedures. It is a frustration for providers, for patients, and for payers. Is there any way to solve this dilemma?
NATE, DirectTrust and EHNAC, all organizations with a focus on the success of Direct secure messaging, have joined together to talk about interoperability in healthcare at the 13th Annual World Health Care Congress.
By Mary Agnes Carey – As the health law turned six, federal officials proposed the expansion of a Medicare diabetes prevention program funded by the landmark measure. The pilot program, developed and administered by the YMCA…