It’s official. The Department of Health and Human Services has postponed implementing the Stage 2 meaningful use objectives by one year. We first reviewed this proposal during the summer. From the … [Read more...]
Public Reporting: What Does It Mean for You?
I know I am wearing out the 2012 Medicare PFS without actually discussing the contents of most importance to the typical nephrology practice’s bottom line (actual fee schedule changes), but I want to … [Read more...]
PQRS 2012
As I mentioned last week, the 2012 Medicare PFS contains a little something for everyone. This is particularly true for those of you who suffer from insomnia. Today, let’s explore what’s in store for … [Read more...]
CMS eRX Incentive Program: 2012 & Beyond
With great anticipation, the final rule for the 2012 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) arrived on November 2. Weighing in at 1,235 double-spaced pages, the PFS offers something for everyone. I do … [Read more...]
Paging Dr. Watson
Last week I wrote about an informative and entertaining session I attended at the AMIA annual meeting. Another session, both well-attended and intriguing, was hosted by IBM and titled, “Introducing … [Read more...]
Tablets Now Changing the Game at Point of Care
Last week I attended the AMIA meeting in Washington DC. On Monday a couple of members of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Staff led a session cleverly entitled, “Tablets in Healthcare: Not Just for … [Read more...]
Trick or Treat: The 2012 eRx Payment Adjustment Feedback Report Is Here
With Halloween one week away, the deadline for submitting an eRx hardship exemption is just around the corner (November 1). I’ve blogged about this “adjustment” several times in the past. Most … [Read more...]
Diamonds in the Rough: A Journey through the Blogosphere
This past week has been relatively quiet when it comes to news at the intersection of nephrology and health information technology, so I thought I’d share some gems I’ve found in the “blogosphere.” … [Read more...]
