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Sort by: Relevance | Newest | OldestPractice Tips: Explore ways to hire, credential new medical assistants
Computerized order entry requires a licensed or certified staffer. Learn how to fulfill this requirement with new hires or by training existing office staff.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2014
Internists tasked with implementing the triple aim
The Centers for Medicare ##amp; Medicaid Services is transitioning toward new practice models, and the overarching theme of these programs is the triple aim of health care: better patient experience, improved population health, and higher quality at lower cost.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/presidents.htm
1 Jun 2016
Flexible plans for ICD-10 implementation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will allow for flexibility in the claims auditing and quality reporting processes while the medical community gains experience using the new ICD-10 code set.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/tips.htm
1 Oct 2015
ICD-10 changes looming amid a modern medical landscape
While some clinicians view the transition to ICD-10 as costly and burdensome, others feel that there are benefits for more accurately recording diagnoses. No matter which side of the issue, the conversion is likely to happen Oct. 1.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2015
Review Medicare incentive and penalty programs for 2013
Many Medicare programs offer incentives for e-prescribing or quality reporting, or have penalties for failing to comply. Review the many ups and downs of the many programs in place.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/coding.htm
1 Feb 2013
Clarity of vision sets the stage for ACP's work
Much has been achieved in the past year, such as repealing the sustainable growth rate formula. New goals include advocating for further changes to Maintenance of Certification and helping physicians transition to new models of care delivery.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/presidents.htm
1 May 2016
Government expert encourages transition to electronic records
Internist Farzad Mostashari, MD, has tackled some intimidating tasks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/10/EHR.htm
1 Oct 2011
From policy to results: How does it all come together?
The process by which advocacy organizations achieve results for their members can seem opaque to those who are not directly involved. How does advocacy really work?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/washington.htm
1 Mar 2016
EHR training is mission critical
Don't skimp on the raining when it comes to implementing an electronic health record system in a practice or facility. Basic functionality may require two weeks, and advanced functions may require another week to learn.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/tips.htm
1 Jan 2012
How Medicare fee-for-service is like a 1965 Ford Mustang
Fee-for-service reimbursement is a half-century old, and despite its staying power is now facing demands that it be modernized, if not traded in altogether.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/05/washington.htm
1 May 2015