It’s been three months since my last blog post and a lot has changed! While I was off enjoying my newborn daughter, CMS released the much anticipated final rule for stage 2 modifications in … [Read more...]
2015 PQRS Registry: CKD Measures Group
Chances are you woke up feeling a little more tired this morning due to the “spring ahead” time change. If that’s the case, I have just the boost to wake you up—PQRS in 2015! Just when you thought you … [Read more...]
Health IT in 2014: The 12 Days of HIT
As the end of 2014 approaches let’s take a look at the HIT events of the year. Twelve Drummers Drumming Meaningful Use has had a constant drum beat in the blog this year. Terry started 2014 … [Read more...]
Quality Reporting: Are We There Yet?
The Madness of March is behind us, culminating in the U Conn men’s and women’s basketball teams cutting down the nets on consecutive nights last week. Consistent quality performances are required to … [Read more...]
PQRS in 2012
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...]
Meaningful Use Attestation Arrives (Really)
On April 18th CMS opened the meaningful use attestation portal—perhaps two weeks after we originally thought it would be here, but indeed the portal is open. I logged in and entered data for my wife. … [Read more...]
Reporting Clinical Quality Measures: A CMS Meaningful Use Objective
The CMS EHR incentive program includes three foundational cornerstones: 1. Meaningful Use 2. Interoperability 3. Reporting Quality Measures For the physician, reporting quality measures … [Read more...]
