Search results for "CMS update"
Survey on physician interest in the EHR meaningful use incentive
The HIMSS health information technology organization is conducting a survey to gauge physician interest in Medicare incentives for meaningful use of a qualified electronic health record system.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/19/7.htm
19 Apr 2011
Are you ready for version 5010?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced National Version 5010 Testing Day.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/7.htm
10 May 2011
National Version 5010 Testing Day approaching
CMS will provide an opportunity for physicians and Medicare Administrative Contractors to come together on June 15 to test their progress in transitioning to version 5010.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/8.htm
7 Jun 2011
Proposed changes to e-prescribing program announced
CMS recently released a proposed rule that would update the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/6.htm
7 Jun 2011
New opportunities to learn about ACOs
CMS has recently announced several new opportunities for physicians and other health care professionals to learn about the new accountable care organization model of care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/7.htm
7 Jun 2011
New ICD-10 and version 5010 resources from CMS
CMS has posted new educational materials about the conversion to ICD-10 and version 5010 online.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/7.htm
21 Jun 2011
CMS releases details on increased availability of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
In July, the Obama Administration announced upcoming changes to the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that was established as part of the Affordable Care Act. New instructions are now available from CMS on how physicians may help their patients access this program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/19/7.htm
19 Jul 2011
Incentive payments for 2010 now available
Incentive payments for CMS’ 2010 Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program have begun for eligible professionals who met the criteria for successful reporting. Distribution of 2010 payments is scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/7.htm
16 Aug 2011
Applications now being accepted for bundled payment initiative
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is currently soliciting applications for the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/30/8.htm
30 Aug 2011
Changes finalized to eRx program
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new final rule, making changes to the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program for 2011.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/7.htm
13 Sep 2011