Search results for "EHRs"
Meaningful use data collection ending for 2014
To avoid a Medicare payment penalty in 2016, eligible professionals must complete attestation to the “meaningful use” of an electronic health record system. Successful attesters may also qualify for a bonus. This year's attestation will not affect 2015 payments.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/12/09/7.htm
9 Dec 2014
‘State of the Note’ summit outlines changes for E/M coding
A working group hosted a summit to examine how to ensure that the 2021 changes to E/M codes help relieve some of the burden of documentation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/state-of-the-note-summit-outlines-changes-for-eslashm-coding.htm
1 Jul 2021
Positioning your practice for a new payment system
In 2019, new Medicare incentive programs take effect. There will be 2 avenues from which to choose: participation in an alternate payment model or the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2016
Deadline approaching to submit hardship exception to Medicare EHR incentive program
Medicare providers who were unable to successfully demonstrate meaningful use for 2013 can submit hardship exceptions to avoid the upcoming Medicare payment adjustment scheduled to begin on Jan. 1, 2015.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/6.htm
17 Jun 2014
Chronic care management at last, and how to code for it
Understand how to bill and code for a final rule that updates payment policies and rates for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, making it certain that Medicare will pay for chronic care management services.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/01/coding.htm
1 Jan 2015
Mobile devices offer advantages, challenges
Internists are piecing together technology to improve their practice management, but too many pieces are more of a puzzle than a picture. All the new devices ultimately need to lead to better care, the experts urge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/technology.htm
1 Apr 2012
ACP's Genesis Registry® helps physicians meet meaningful use reporting deadline
Interested practices are strongly encouraged to act by Jan. 31, 2016, to help ensure that contracting is complete by the Feb. 29 deadline.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/22/6.htm
22 Dec 2015
Deadline extended for meaningful use attestation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced an extension of the deadline for physicians and other health care professionals to attest to meaningful use in the Medicare electronic health record (EHR) incentive program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/8.htm
25 Feb 2014
Don't miss regulatory deadlines with ACP text alerts
A new service from ACP's Physician and Practice Timeline will send timely text alerts to help you stay on top of upcoming regulatory, payment and delivery system requirements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/03/8.htm
3 Feb 2015
Patients find medical home in Pennsylvania
A group of physicians in southeastern Pennsylvania are among the lucky and proactive few practicing in some of the first payer-supported patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) in the country.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/pilot.htm
1 Apr 2009