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BIG NEWS from HHS Today (Feb. 16, 2012)
From the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
“The first step in EHR implementation is to conduct an assessment of your current practice and its goals, needs, and financial and technical readiness. With an accurate view of your level of preparedness, your practice can design an implementation plan that meets the specific needs of your practice” – Jan 2012
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It has been said that change is the only constant in life. The EHR will come eventually, whether we like it or not. And as for me, I can’t wait. Frr too many clinicians will spend a good portion of their day today hunting for charts — again.
News for Physicians in 2012
- 100,000+ Providers to Receive MU Incentive Payments and More – Will You Be One of Them? Read More
- Revenue Cycle Management Tip: As practices continue to deal with declining reimbursement, payers are exploring new payment models aimed at case-management in lieu of the traditional fee-for-service program. Here are some ways to prepare and respond
• Follow evidence-based practice guidelines • Track, analyze, and compile patient population data
• Use EHRs aggressively • Work together with hospitals to streamline the care process and control costs
• Ask payers about pay-for-performance programs Click to Read more
CDC says EHR Adoption is up but they left out a big category in their survey!!!
http://ezehrconsulting.com/hearit/hin-the-news/cdcsurveyresult
Announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Stage 2 of Meaningful Use Delayed
Allscripts in the News
Humana and Allscripts Target EHR Costs
Symantec, Allscripts Offer Security Risk Assessment Tool