ACO Top Content

1. eForms, Automation Move From Luxury To Requirement 1/29/2013

   I recently observed a telling scene at a medical clinic. A gentleman was checking in for an appointment, and the receptionist gave him a clipboard with the standard intake forms we’ve all filled out hundreds of times. The patient handed it back to the receptionist stating he’d filled it out before.

2. 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

3. BI & Analytics Tools Will Put The Meaning In Meaningful Use 1/29/2013

   Meaningful Use (MU) entered our lexicon over the last few years centered on EHR software as if the usage of an application was important. Of course MU’s goal is about meaningfully using EHRs to collect and analyze clinically valuable data that will improve patient outcomes.

4. Physicians Using HIT “Optimistic” 11/26/2013

   Doctors using HIT are optimistic about it once it is fully integrated according to one new study By Katie Wike, contributing writer

5. Patient Engagement – Not Just What The Doctor Ordered Anymore 11/8/2013

   An engaged patient is a healthier patient, with fewer medical issues over the course of their lifetime. Additionally, engaged patients reduce the overall cost of our nation’s healthcare delivery system and increases financial incentives for physicians and hospitals. Johanna Epstein, VP, Strategic Services, Culbert Healthcare Solutions

6. CMS Taken To Task By OIG For EHR Fraud Failings 2/5/2014

   OIG report underscores CMS deficiencies in preventing EHR fraud, failures costing healthcare as much $250 billion each year By Christine Kern, contributing writer

7. EHR Usage Quantified, Effectiveness Questioned 7/31/2013

   CMS has released data showing increased provider usage of EHRs, but at least one healthcare professional claims providers “go through the motions” for incentive payments By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

8. The Impact Of The Government Shutdown On Health IT 10/9/2013

   What effect has the government shutdown have on programs like Medicare and Medicaid? By Katie Wike, contributing writer

9. Premium Payment Grace Period May Hurt Providers 8/29/2013

   Providers oppose CMS rule that provides a 90-day grace period for patients who fail to pay their premiums under insurance exchanges  By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

10. Majority Of Providers Unhappy With EHRs 11/22/2013

    Survey shows 6 of 10 providers were not satisfied with the way EHRs affected daily workflow, citing loss of productivity and poor software design as major complaints By Katie Wike, contributing writer