As November comes to a close, there’s no better time to begin thinking about all of those year-end administrative tasks. Diana got us off to a great start last week with a very handy meaningful use … [Read more...]
Data: A Cup Half Full
“In God we trust, all others bring data” —From The Elements of Statistical Learning, commonly attributed to W. Edwards Deming A cup half full is technically 4 ounces if you’re pouring milk, 125 ml … [Read more...]
ICD-10: CMS and AMA Announce a One-Year Grace Period
No, the title doesn’t mean ICD-10 is going to be delayed yet another year, although that would be believable considering the many delays and opponents of the changeover. Last week, however, CMS and … [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...]
Revisiting the National Quality Strategy
We spend a lot of time in the Acumen blog discussing the Health IT related programs nephrologists encounter during their busy lives. Recently we’ve discussed the ongoing transformation in how we are … [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...]
The CMS Triple Threat
Contemplating my first post of the New Year, I found myself viewing a picture hanging on the wall in our home. The artist is not well known, but he is remarkably talented. As a result of an accident … [Read more...]
