As a follow-up to last month’s article (August 2010) about the final rule for the electronic health record (EHR) stimulus program—which offers up to $64,000 to eligible providers who are meaningful users of an EHR system—this month we will explore the minimum requirements for successful meaningful use, which take effect in 2011 and will build gradually each year of the program.
Congress Approves Six-Month “Doc Fix”—Now What?
Congress’ May 24 vote to rescind the 21% Medicare pay cut for six months illustrates how important it is for rheumatology professionals and patients to be involved in the legislative process. It was the thousands of calls, e-mails, and letters from medical professionals and patients that spurred Congress to take action. However, the battle is not yet over. Medicare physician payments face the same 21% cut beginning December 1.
What Does Meaningful Use Really Mean?
On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the publication of the final rule for the electronic health record (EHR) incentive program. The final rule announcement ended the holding pattern for providers eager to make the switch from paper to digital medical records.
Tips for E-Prescribing
This year marks the second year of CMS’ electronic prescribing incentive program for office-based physicians.
How and When to Bill Prolonged Services with Direct Face-to-Face Time
With the elimination of consultation codes by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), many rheumatology practices are finding it a heavy burden to bill the appropriate codes for the time they spend with patients.
Rheumatology and the Patient-Centered Home
Is it the end of the tunnel or an oncoming train?
Tips on Audits
”Recovery Audit Contractor” (RAC) is a term that every healthcare professional and staff member who deals with Medicare needs to know.
Registries and Rheumatology Quality
The RCR has short- and long-term benefits for the subspecialty
The Most Cost-Effective Diagnosis Is the Correct Diagnosis
Comments on the Medicare decision to eliminate consultation codes
Coding Note
As of January 1, 2010, Medicare eliminated both inpatient and outpatient consultation codes.
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