ACO Top Content
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State Of The Union Address Stresses ACA Is Key To Economic Recovery
1/21/2015
Calling the ACA ‘part of the fabric of middle-class recovery,’ Obama promises to veto changes to law. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Kardashian Data Breach Highlights PHI Risks
7/16/2013
The announcement that 14 patient medical records were “inappropriately accessed” – possibly including those of Kim Kardashian – underscores the importance of HIPAA compliance as well as the vulnerability of hospitals By John Oncea, editor, Health IT Outcomes
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Misuse Of EHRs Blamed For Deaths
11/19/2013
Deaths at a VA hospital have been attributed to poor use of the EHR system by hospital staff By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Meaningful Use Stage 2 Criteria Signals Achievable Maturing Of Care Coordination
3/5/2012
With the release of Stage 2, the meaningful use incentive program is living up to its promise as the means to an evolutionary process, but expect some requirements to spark ongoing discussion. By Justin T. Barnes, former VP of marketing, corporate development and government affairs, Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc.
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Top 3 Medical Billing Software Services
8/14/2013
In today’s medical industry, paper is becoming a thing of the past. In order to keep up with increasing medical costs, a rising number of patients, and rising patient demand for speedy information and billing, businesses must ensure their medical software is fully updated and optimized. But understanding the specific advantages associated with upgrading or implementing new software isn’t always easy. Even if you’re unsure of the best choices, don’t fret. Read on for the top three ways medical businesses may utilize the latest and greatest medical software services. By Sandra Mills, contributing writer
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ACO Cost-Sharing Subsidies Should Alleviate Payment Fears
7/21/2014
Cost-sharing subsidies take up slack of payments for many ACO patients. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Physician ICD-10 Readiness Less Than 10%
2/14/2014
ICD-10 readiness has been in question throughout the implementation process and new data shows less than 10% of practices are ready for the switch By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Insurers Propose New Open Catastrophic Plans
6/16/2014
A proposed AHIP plan would enhance affordability and accessibility of healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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Provider, Insurer Create New Business Model
4/14/2014
IBX and DaVita collaborate with new business model called Tandigm Health. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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CHIME: CIOs Grapple With Volatility, Uncertainty, Leadership Challenges
11/3/2014
Healthcare, of course, is undergoing unprecedented changes these days, and the upheaval probably will continue for several more years. By Neil Versel, contributing writer