By Jim Tate – Now, I’m not a mathematician, but I can count to ten. So, I wasn’t expecting any problems when I decided to look at the recently released MIPS Final Scores for the 2017 reporting period.
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Keeping up with technologies that are changing how healthcare is delivered. Can a continuously growing chain of blocks using cryptography have applications in healthcare? We sorted through the archives of HealthcareNOW Radio Shows and found three unique episodes talking about Blockchain. Take a listen.
By Jim Tate – 2017 was the first reporting year for MACRA/MIPS (Quality Payment Program). Only recently has it been possible to begin the deeper analysis of the data generated out of that year. We are now able to go to the CMS website, Physician Compare, to see some of the publicly reported data.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of August that we think deserve sharing again.
By Jim Tate – After numerous delays the MIPS final scores for the 2017 reporting year have been released. These scores are based on a foundation on four individual categories: Cost, Quality, Improvement Activities, and Promoting Interoperability.
Keeping up with technologies that are changing how healthcare is delivered. Can a continuously growing chain of blocks using cryptography have applications in healthcare?
Understanding how a person’s genetics, environment, and lifestyle can help determine the best approach to prevent or treat disease. Here is what’s happening now in Precision Medicine from Quanterix, Hacking Dermatology, Konica Minolta Healthcare, Emory Healthcare & more.
By Jim Tate – I attended the recent HIMSS 2019 Annual Conference and, as always, was not disappointed. Attendance at the annual event is mandatory for anyone involved in healthcare information technology and the related regulatory/compliance space.
By Jim Tate – HIMSS19, the annual global conference with over 40,000 attendees, is just a scant two weeks away in Orlando. Since I began working in healthcare information technology some 15 years ago this is the only event I never miss.