EHR Incentive Programs: FAQs on Public Health Reporting Requirements
(Source – CMS.gov) CMS has new FAQs about the public health reporting objective for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health
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Medicare – General
Major Commitments from Healthcare Industry to Make Electronic Health Records Work Better
(Source – CMS.gov) On February 29, HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced that companies that provide 90 percent of electronic
Read MoreFederal funding and Medicare Advantage – The impact of policy changes
(Source – CDPHP) The importance of stability in Medicare Advantage plans is underscored in this article posted at blog.cdphp.com. The article also
Read MoreCMS reports telehealth reimbursements up 25% in 2015
(Source – lexology.com) More health care providers are using telehealth services with their traditional Medicare beneficiaries according to an early
Read MoreLooking ahead to tonight’s debate…
New York Times domestic correspondent Margot Sanger-Katz takes a look at the Republican presidential candidates’ views on health care as
Read MoreMedicare Payment Policy – Home Health Prospective Payment System
(Source – CMS.gov) Learn about Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) background; consolidated billing requirements; criteria that must be
Read MoreThrow-away Drugs–A Multi Billion Dollar Drain on Medicare
In an article posted by Denver Nicks on time.com, the issue of pharmaceuticals packaging prescription drugs in a manner that “guarantees” that
Read MoreA Primer on Hospice Care – Things You should Know
This article, posted on www.pressofatlanticcity.com, provides information on hospice care, from a definition of what services are available, to how to
Read MoreNIEHS funds five early career researchers for innovative science
(Source – National Institutes of Health) Five exceptional early career scientists will receive new grants from the National Institute of
Read MoreCMS Announces Submission Timeframes for 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Data
(Source – CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the 2015 PQRS data submission
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