News & Updates

National Nurses Week May 6-12
This is National Nurses Week 2012. A week to recognize the contribution nurses have to our communities. Be sure to thank a nurse this week.

The EHR Zone Radio Show
The EHR Zone is a weekly internet radio program hosted by Ron Sterling. Tune in each week to hear Ron discuss real world challenges physicians practices are facing in implementing EHR systems, understanding meaningful use and qualifying for EHR incentives. Join in on his next show.

The Incentive Roadmap eBook
Meaningful Use Manual for Medical Practices Edition 4 now available. One of the most comprehensive and actionable guides available to healthcare professionals seeking to achieve meaningful use through certified EHR technology.

New Adjustment Schedule Proposed for Stage 2 Meaningful Use
In the NPRM for Stage 2 meaningful use a new adjustment schedule has been proposed to take into account the timeline changes for stages 2 and 3.

Proposed Major Provisions - Stage 2 Meaningful Use
The NPRM issued for Stage 2 CMS EHR Incentive program outlines five major provisions to Stage 2 meaningful use for EPs, EHs, and CAHs.

Will your 3rd Party Billing or Admin Service Stand With You to Attest to Meaningful Use?
As of December 31, 2011, 61% of hospitals and 33% of eligible healthcare providers registered for the electronic health records meaningful use incentive program through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Total payments through January 2012 is over $3 billion.

Choosing a Health IT Attorney
Lawyers specialize in many areas, each with their own special expertise. The health IT attorney melds two areas of the law together in a highly specialized practice.

CMS RAC Audits
One issue doctors are paying close attention to these days is the RAC audit program, recovery audit contractors who work on behalf of entitlement programs to spot Medicare or Medicaid fraud or other types of overpayments.

3 Healthcare Innovation Conferences to Start 2012
If the New Year has you thinking about what's on the horizon in healthcare, you may want to check out these three upcoming conferences that put the focus on innovation.

HHS to award $900 million for health care innovation ideas
Health and Human Services (HHS) through CMS will be awarding $900 million in grants to health care providers, local government, or community organizations that have ideas to cut costs in health care.



