It’s tax season again, which seems an even colder season than winter for many of us. Physicians, especially, can feel a chill in the air this time of year as they attempt in vain to get ready for April 18th. Between taking care of their patients and trying to comply with the many different tax Read more…
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Why Urgent Care is becoming a Key Piece of Value-Based Care
Though they’ve been around for decades and have catered to numerous patient needs, until recently, many Americans have not given urgent care the time of day, opting instead for traditional ER visits. But, thanks to a rise in healthcare consumerism and a shift toward value-based care, the urgent care industry is finally “having its day.” Read more…
ICD-10 Grace Period Approved – No Claim Denial Post October 1
In a surprise concession yesterday, CMS has agreed to a denial free grace period post-October 1, to make the ICD-10 transition easier for physicians. Following this announcement, American Medical Association (AMA) that had been lobbying for protection for Doctors rolling out New ICD-10 coding systems, has publicly withdrawn its demand for a delay to ICD-10. AMA Read more…
Are you ‘Unknowingly’ Committing a Medicare Fraud?
243 individuals including physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals charged for approximately $712 million in false billing. A few months ago on this very blog, we told you about OIG gearing up for a historic round of audits. Though our main concern during that time was the safety of Protected Health Information, recent developments indicate Read more…
Does Sexism Still Exist in Medicine?
Science. Does sexism still exist in medicine? In many cases, it depends on which side of the fence you’re on. The prevalent opinion among male medical professionals is that it does not, and that women have equal opportunities when it comes to education, medical positions and so forth, but if you’re a woman, you might Read more…
We did it again! CureMD ranks 3rd in the Top 20 most Popular EHRs
CureMD was ranked 3rd in the Top 20 most Popular EHRs survey by Capterra, a software information and review website that helps physicians find the right technology for their practice. CureMD has consistently maintained its position amongst the top 20 leading EHR companies in the States, despite the growing competition, due to its user-centered approach to technology. Not only Read more…
Physician assisted suicides: The right to choose?
California might become the sixth state to protect aid-in-dying practices. The End of Life Option Act, a bill that would allow doctor-assisted suicide for some terminally ill patients, was recently advanced by California’s Senate. Two previous attempts to pass similar legislation were stalled, mainly because doctors did not support it. But last month the California Read more…
No ICD-10 Penalty till 2017?
Another update in the World of ICD-10. With the SGR repeal bill signed into law, the ICD-10 transition deadline of October 1 2015 is almost certain. However, an interesting recommendation surfaced last week during a hearing about HHS’ proposed 2016 budget. Senator Bill Cassidy recommended that the ICD-10 penalty be delayed for two years. This essentially means Read more…
Did you receive a Meaningful Use Audit Notice?
April 2015 is the month the dreadful OIG Meaningful Use audits commenced. These audits are different than the ones conducted by Figliozzi & Company, the outside audit contractor of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Unlike the Figliozzi audits, which cover MU attestation for a single Meaningful Use reporting period, the OIG audits cover incentive Read more…
Poor processes put patient data at risk
According to a study published recently by HIMSS Analytics, a large number of hospitals depend on outdated and inefficient practices to backup and archive their patient data. The survey undertaken by HIMSS comprised of 150 senior IT professionals from across the nation. The objective was to assess how these professionals protect data from potential loss, Read more…