Articles By Greg Bengel

31. OIG Says RACs And CMS Could Be Identifying Even More Fraud 9/16/2013

    OIG criticizes RAC program and CMS, concluding that CMS must do more to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and take action regarding improper payments By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

32. Cloud Technology Can Reduce HIPAA Breach Risks 9/13/2013

    While many providers worry that cloud technology puts their data at risk, it may actually be ideal for safeguarding protected health information from HIPAA breach risks By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

33. Healthcare's Future: Patient-Centered Care And Technology 9/12/2013

    Medical students around the country participate in survey which indicates their opinions on a host of healthcare topics By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

34. Healthcare Needs To Fill 50,000 IT Jobs In Next 5 To 7 Years 9/11/2013

    An infographic from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the role and importance of healthcare informatics By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

35. Improve Reimbursement With These Technologies 9/10/2013

    An industry experts shares four technologies that can help providers get paid what they are owed if utilized properly By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

36. Disparities In Incentive Payments May Foreshadow Penalties 9/10/2013

    A recent study found that small, rural, nonteaching hospitals are lagging behind in meeting meaningful use requirements and are at risk for electronic record penalties By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

37. CMS Incorrectly Recovered Payments To Providers 9/9/2013

    CMS must now work to correct payments recouped and claims denied in error, as its information was “incomplete for purposes of collection” By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

38. Consistent Contractor Requirements Would Lessen Load For Providers 9/6/2013

    The GAO calls on CMS to make requirements for different Medicare contractors more consistent in order to improve claim efficiency and lessen administrative burden for providers By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

39. CMS Asks For Physician Feedback On Release Of Reimbursement Data 9/5/2013

    CMS is inviting physicians to respond to their proposal to make physician payment data accessible to the public to try to balance price transparency with privacy interests By Greg Bengel, contributing writer

40. Expert Offers Advice On Maintaining Data Security 9/5/2013

    With the September 23 deadline for covered entities to reach compliance with the final HIPAA omnibus rule approaching, one expert talks about how providers can ensure data security By Greg Bengel, contributing writer