Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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Recently I discussed changes in the Physician Quality Reporting program available for 2011. It is hard to believe this program is now in its 5th year. The old adage “time flies when you are having … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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The 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) mentioned the Health and Human Services requirement to establish a Physician Compare website by January 1, 2011. This deadline was one of several … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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Federal Budget Battle Won't Threaten 'Meaningful Use' Dollars Despite threats from fiscal conservatives to withdraw unspent money from President Obama's stimulus legislation, HIMSS official says EHR … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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Last week our team participated in our 3rd annual Registry Kick-Off meeting with CMS. Following a couple of technical hiccups, Dr. Dan Green and his colleagues walked us through what is expected from … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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Renal Physicians Association Public Policy in a Minute for June, with Rob Blaser, Director of Public Policy. … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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CMS Sponsored ICD-10 Teleconferences Is your office preparing for a smooth transition to ICD-10 on October 1, 2013? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a national provider … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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Last fall in this blog I reviewed what, at that point, was understood about the intersection of the dialysis patient encounter and meaningful use. Since that time CMS has clarified their position both … [Read more...]
Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer - Integrated Care Group
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Why It's Okay That EHR Adoption Will Fall Behind 2011 Goals 2011 will be a disappointing year for CMS as few doctors and hospitals are expected to meet the objectives set for the "meaningful use" of … [Read more...]
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