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CMS approves Wisconsin's waiver to stabilize ACA exchange with $200M reinsurance program

FierceHealthIT

Wisconsin's State Innovation Waiver, approved by CMS on Sunday, will reduce premiums by 3.5% in 2019. The $200M reinsurance program includes $166 million in "pass-through" savings from the federal government.

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What can the NHS learn from Japan’s Unique Social Care System?

Lloyd Price

Longevity has increased immensely over the last several years, paving the way for longer, often fuller lives of people around the world. One country’s population tops the longevity charts, claiming the title of the oldest demographic to date. Japan has long been revered for its treatment of the elderly, with an intense focus on family dynamics embedded in the culture combined with a strong healthcare system specifically for its senior population.

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ACOs skittish over MSSP rule delay as CMS silence creates mounting uncertainty

FierceHealthIT

With a proposed Medicare Shared Savings Program rule languishing at OMB and CMS staying tight-lipped about application deadlines, ACOs are unsure how they'll prepare for the 2019 plan year.

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Privacy and Security Considerations for the use of Open APIs for Patient Directed Exchange.

Healthcare Exchange Standards

I have the great honor to be hosting a panel discussion in Washington DC as part of the Office of the National Coordinator's 2nd Interoperability Forum. This event is, next week, August 6-8. My panel is scheduled for the afternoon of August 7th, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. My panel title is "Privacy and Security Considerations for the use of Open APIs for Patient Directed Exchange.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.