E-CareManagement

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The editor and publisher of Accountable Care News have been generous in allowing me to republish my article from the November 2014 issue. The issue is being revisited in major 2014 MSSP reg revisions which are in process. Click here to download a.pdf copy of the article. It’s in-depth — about 2,000 words.

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Accountable Care Medicare Health Policy 45

Meaningful HIT News

MARCH 14, 2017

That idiocy came from language in the ACA that authorized Medicare to pay for voluntary end-of-life counseling. Authorize an Independent Payment Advisory Board to recommend ways to reduce Medicare spending if the rate of growth in Medicare spending exceeds a target growth rate. Podcast: HIMSS CEO Steve Lieber, 2014 edition.

Medicare 28

Medicare Accountable Care Leadership Healthcare IT 28

BHM Healthcare Solutions

JULY 20, 2015

Even though healthcare organizations have been preparing for the roll-out of ICD-10 since 2014, the challenge comes with the differences between the two versions. The bundled payment method is designed to give an organization more control over their budget, in turn increasing cost efficacy and quality care.

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Telehealth Medicare HIPAA Accountable Care 58

CMS.gov

MARCH 7, 2013

Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. How will this next phase improve health care and reduce the burden on providers? Accountable Care Organizations can also report quality measures from their EHRs to meet reporting requirements for participating eligible professionals.

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eHealth EHR Meaningful Use Accountable Care 32