Tomorrow is the first day of September and everyone reading this blog knows what that means…we are one month away from the ICD-10 transition! I don’t want to wear you out with that announcement, but I … [Read more...]
MIPS: Are You Ready?
We’re halfway through July and 72 days from the ICD-10 transition (yes, I am counting). The days are long and hot and some of us occasionally have trouble falling asleep at night. For those of you … [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...]
EHRs in the New Age of Population Health Management
Recently I accompanied my 84-year-old dad to his geriatrician appointment. My dad is fortunate to have an experienced, caring, compulsive primary care physician to manage his congestive heart failure … [Read more...]
Physician Compare: Hurry up and wait!
February is rapidly coming to a close, with the promise of spring right around the corner. My friends and colleagues in the greater Boston area were probably dismayed to learn that Punxsutawney Phil … [Read more...]
