My nights lately have consisted of rocking a sweet baby to sleep and binge watching episodes of Lost. WARNING – spoiler alert ahead for those late to the Lost party! I’m currently on the season where … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use Hardship Exception: A Late Christmas Gift?
The week after Christmas is always a hard one. There’s a reason why the term “post-holiday blues” is now a recognized phenomenon. One day you are unwrapping gifts and sipping on egg nog without a care … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use: Meet the new auditor—the OIG
There are only two days left before the MU hardship exception timeline expires. If you qualify for a hardship exception in 2014 and have yet to file, read Dr. Ketchersid’s blog post from last week—and … [Read more...]
The Meaningful Use Hardship Exception: To File or Not to File?
Well, folks, the summer solstice has passed and the days are becoming imperceptibly shorter. In Southside Virginia the dog days of summer are upon us, and it is hot, really hot. The month of July is … [Read more...]
Regulation vs Innovation: The Battles of a Certified EHR in a Meaningful Use World
In the past five years, EHR technology vendors and providers have been struggling with the numerous regulatory requirements, from PQRS and eRx programs to Meaningful Use, value-based modifiers, ICD-10 … [Read more...]
SGR Repeal: There’s a new Sheriff in Town
A couple of weeks ago, organized medicine along with most physicians in this country breathed a sigh of relief when the Senate followed the House and overwhelmingly voted to repeal the Sustainable … [Read more...]
Meaningful Use: A Change is Gonna Come
Not only is today President’s Day, but did you know it’s also national “Do a Grouch a Favor Day?” While we can all be a grouch from time to time, chances are pretty high that you really fit the … [Read more...]
A Nephrology Practice Discussion
This week we’re bypassing bureaucrats and pundits to hear directly from folks who are using health care technology every day. Last week I had the chance to share an online discussion room with 3 … [Read more...]