I regularly read Dr. John Halamka’s Geekdoctor blog to keep up with the latest health IT (HIT) news. Dr. Halamka, Beth Israel Deaconess CIO, is an HIT policy expert, traveling around the U.S. and the … [Read more...]
MACRA: The Lesser of 2 Evils?
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending our annual Fresenius Medical Care Medical Directors meeting. The meeting was well attended and the participants were actively engaged. The MACRA … [Read more...]
To QP, or Not to QP: Is That the Question?
Yes, I know Mr. Shakespeare would not be happy with that title, but on this first day of May I am afraid we are going to be revisiting that famous soliloquy from Hamlet as we unpack the long-awaited … [Read more...]
MIPS and the Golden Egg
Last week I went to my daughter’s preschool to help hide Easter eggs. Other moms were there, each with their 10 eggs in tow. We were all chit-chatting about what we put inside our Easter eggs and one … [Read more...]
MACRA Madness: Avoiding a Bad Outcome
The annual two-week slump in office productivity comes to a close tonight as the Madness known as the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament crowns its champion. Over the last 19 days we’ve seen … [Read more...]
Health IT: The Dawning of Millennial Healthcare
My daily news routine includes listening to NPR during my morning commute and clicking on my iPhone “News” app at least once or twice during the day. Recently online news headlines have started with, … [Read more...]
What Will Happen to MACRA Under a Trump Administration?
It’s President’s Day! While doing some quick research, I concluded that some consider today a day to recognize all presidents, past and present. Others consider it a celebration of certain key … [Read more...]
Bundles and Caps: What Are You Wearing?
How ‘bout that Super Bowl? Did you watch the entire game? Have a new favorite commercial? Some of you were probably decked out in your favorite team’s attire. Others (like yours truly) packed that … [Read more...]
