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- October 10, 2012
CMS Delays in Responding to Hospital Meaningful Use Attestations
Read moreSeveral of our hospitals who recently attested to Medicare meaningful use have reported it taking longer than expected to receive notification from Trailblazers confirming their attestation submission and requesting cost date for the CAH incentive payment. Over the last year most hospitals received the letter within two to three...
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HHS Announces Corrections to ICD-10 and Health Plan Identifier Final Rule
Read moreThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a notice listing corrections of technical errors made in the recently published final rule that marks the ICD-10 compliance date as Oct. 1, 2014 and mandates a health plan identifier. It also lists the correct identifier compliance dates for...
- October 9, 2012
Small Number of Colorado Businesses Use Health Insurance Tax Credit
Read moreJust 5 percent of Colorado small businesses are using a tax credit created as part of the Affordable Care Act, meant to encourage small businesses and nonprofits with low average wages to provide health insurance to their employees. To obtain the credit, a small business must have fewer than...
- October 3, 2012
Medscape’s Political Guide for Clinicians
Read moreThe first in a series of debates between the presidential candidates kicks off tonight in Denver with a focus on domestic policy. With all the mudslinging of late, it’s tough to know what to pay attention to, especially when it comes to health policies. To help, Medscape created a...
- October 3, 2012
Census Report Says Uninsured Are Visiting the Doctor Less
Read moreThe Census Bureau recently released its annual report on how Americans use the healthcare system this month. The report, which can be viewed here, says the uninsured are visiting the doctor less than they were a decade ago. Medical utilization services vary by demographic and economic indicators, and not...
- October 3, 2012
THE Consortium October Webinar: Stage 2 Meaningful Use
Read morePlease join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm MDT where we’ll discuss “Stage 2 Meaningful Use – How Soon Should You Begin Preparations?” Many hospitals and provider clinics are faced with a continuation to meet Stage 1 as well as consider...
- October 3, 2012
CRHC Reminder: ICD 10 Online Workshops
Read more· Too busy to go to ICD-10 training? · Perhaps, you’ve attended ICD-10 Workshops, but would love additional training? · Is your budget stretched thin already — and you wish you could find an unbelievable bargain for your staff to learn ICD-10 and how to become proficient with the...
- October 1, 2012
States Ask About Partial Medicaid Expansion Options
Read moreSeveral states are querying the federal government on how flexible they can be with their Medicaid eligibility levels starting in 2014, given that the full expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) authorizes states to cover individuals up to 133% of the federal poverty line is now optional under...
- September 20, 2012
ICD-10 Online Training for Coders, Billers, Auditors, & All Healthcare Professionals
Read more· Too busy to go to ICD-10 training? · Perhaps, you’ve attended ICD-10 Workshops, but would love additional training? · Is your budget stretched thin already — and you wish you could find an unbelievable bargain for your staff to learn ICD-10 and how to become proficient with the...
- September 19, 2012
THE Consortium September Webinar: Summer Happenings
Read morePlease join us for THE Consortium webinar on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 12:00pm – 1:15pm MDT where we’ll discuss Stage 2 Final Rule Summary and updates on other significant changes released this summer! To register for the webinar, click here.
