Medicaid simplifies enrollment for expansion states
Medicaid simplifies enrollment for expansion states
May 21, 2013
In a letter to state officials, federal Medicaid Director Cindy Mann laid out several ways states might streamline enrollment for adults, including using data people have already submitted to qualify for foods stamps - a practice that a few states permit for children. MORE
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Candy can be sweet on obesity, CVD
Posted in PATIENT CARE
Adults who eat candy at least every other day are no more prone to being overweight or otherwise...MORE
Consolidation conundrums riddle ACOs
Posted in BUSINESS
How consolidation and integration plays out will determine if providers or payers have more...MORE
PCP groups beta-test URAC accreditation
Posted in COMPLIANCE
The independent standards organization created the new program to serve as a roadmap for health...MORE
Medicare Advantage outshines FFS
Posted in BUSINESS
U.S. private insurers have created an operating model that can deliver better care at a lower cost...MORE
The benefits of e-prescribing
Posted in TECHNOLOGY
Using an e-prescribing system integrated with its EHR, East Lake Pediatrics in Trinity, Fla., not...MORE
Drilling down on clinical summaries
Posted in COMPLIANCE
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated its website with two new FAQs regarding...MORE

Business

Lessons learned on the path to mass EHR integration
May 21, 2013
Panelists on deck for the Health IT Summit session entitled "EHR Data: A Touchstone for Quality Care" had plenty of diverging facets to share on the topic of EHR integration, but one primary point remained: We are all in this together. MORE

Technology

Survey seeks physician input on mobile apps
Survey seeks physician input on mobile apps
May 21, 2013
The University of Delaware is collaborating with HIMSS Analytics and mHIMSS to assess provider attitudes toward mobile applications. Physicians, nurses and IT staff can assist in the effort by completing a brief online survey about the use of apps in the healthcare setting. MORE

Patient care

Pharmaceuticals aid in prevention, treatment of Alzheimer's in mice
May 21, 2013
Researchers from USC are proving that big news can come from small things with their latest findings, which dub a certain category of pharmaceuticals as highly effective in preventing and even treating Alzheimer’s Disease in mice. MORE

Compliance

4 reasons why ICD-10 matters
4 reasons why ICD-10 matters
May 21, 2013
Robert Tagalicod, director of the Office of E-Health Standards and Services, summarizes how important ICD-10 is to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. MORE

Best Practices

4 reasons why ICD-10 matters
4 reasons why ICD-10 matters
Robert Tagalicod, director of the Office of E-Health Standards and Services, summarizes how important ICD-10 is to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. More
The benefits of e-prescribing
The benefits of e-prescribing
Using an e-prescribing system integrated with its EHR, East Lake Pediatrics in Trinity, Fla., not only cuts down on wait times for patients, but improves efficiency for physicians and staff as well. More
Drilling down on clinical summaries
Drilling down on clinical summaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated its website with two new FAQs regarding clinical summaries as they relate to the agency's incentive programs for making meaningful... More

Blog

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Medical details on Oklahoma emergency
May 21, 2013 | Frank Irving
Here is a recap of medical emergencies related to the severe storms and tornadoes that swept through sections of Oklahoma... MORE
The big data bubble
May 20, 2013 | Arlen Meyers
Most doctors need targeted, small bits of information to make clinical decisions, not reams of data. MORE
On EHR data integrity: A patient's perspective
May 17, 2013 | Deborah Kohn
It's time our industry professionals address the integrity of information contained in EHRs, not just the technical and... MORE

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