CMS and AHIP Move to Improve Healthcare Quality Measures

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• Post published:April 29, 2016
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The Obama administration and health insurers took steps recently to standardize and improve the measures that are intended to gauge the quality of healthcare. The CMS and trade group America's…

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The Climb to Conquer “Mount ICD-10” Is Going to Get Steeper

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• Post published:March 29, 2016
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The climb to conquer Mount ICD-10 is going to get steeper and more difficult. Be sure you have an experienced guide to help you on this perilous journey. The ICD-10…

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There Is NO Substitute for Training & Experience When It Comes to HIPAA Compliance

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• Post published:March 22, 2016
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By Nitin Thakor, GeBBS President & CEOThe HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently imposed heavy monetary fines and acceptance of resolution agreements and corrective action plans on two provider…

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CMS Chronic Care Management (CCM) Initiative Can Help Improve Bottom Line for Physicians

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• Post published:March 18, 2016
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In today’s healthcare delivery environment, physicians are constantly looking for new ways to earn and increase their bottom lines. For example, the 2015 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) will pay…

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Medical Coding Outsourcing is More Than Staffing

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• Post published:February 18, 2016
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Outsourced medical coding's traditional approach has been staff augmentation. It has been typically used to meet short-term gap needs due to turnover, extended absences, or electronic medical record (EMR) changes.…

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