Featured ICD-10 Articles
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CMS: Time To Take The Next ICD-10 Step
3/11/2015
Upon completion of the first week of ICD-10 end-to-end testing, CMS said that healthcare is prepared for the transition. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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ICD-10 Preparedness Disconnect Found
3/10/2015
While 82% of providers polled express optimism about October’s transition, only 21% believe they are on track for it. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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First Week Of ICD-10 End-to-End Testing ‘Successful’
2/27/2015
CMS reports 81 percent of the 15,000 test claims submitted this week were accepted. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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ICD-10 Transition Aided By Online Tool
2/27/2015
A tool developed by the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Arizona should provide support for providers during the ICD-10 transition through bidirectional mapping of the codes. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Lawmakers Say No More ICD-10 Delays
2/25/2015
The House Subcommittee urges compliance with the current October 2015 ICD-10 deadline. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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WEDI Releases ICD-10 Readiness Survey
2/25/2015
The survey will attempt to assess provider readiness in anticipation of October 2015 deadline. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
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ICD-10 Costs Could Be Significantly Less Than Expected
2/20/2015
According to a new survey, small practices could end up paying much less for the transition to ICD-10 than originally expected. By Katie Wike, contributing writer
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Is Technology To Blame For Physician Burnout?
2/13/2015
According to a recent Medscape survey, 46% of physicians say they are burned out. How much is the drive towards health IT adoption contributing to this epidemic?
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The ONC’s Olive Branch
2/4/2015
Just when the Meaningful Use program was on life support, the ONC makes two key announcements that seem to have healthcare leaders rallying around the program (and the organization) once again.
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The Future Of Healthcare Depends On Price Transparency
1/28/2015
A new Harris Poll suggests cost fears keep many people from visiting the doctor even if they are insured. This telling data is yet another illustration of the need for price transparency in healthcare.