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- November 14, 2013
6 Reasons why Clinicians like vendor-neutral archives
Read moreMany hospital leaders already support the use of vendor-neutral archives, which allow images and documents to be stored in a standardized format so they are accessible to a variety of systems, as they often lead to cost savings and increased institutional efficiency. Clinicians see advantages in VNA technology in...
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Data breach at North Country Hospital Due to PHI on “retired” laptop
Read moreNorth Country Hospital in Newport, Vt., has alerted patients to a data breach resulting from a former hospital employee having possession of a retired laptop containing patients’ health information. Hospital officials believe the former employee has the ability to access the password-protected information, and have demanded the employee return...
- November 14, 2013
Obama apologizes to people losing health coverage
Read moreBowing to intense criticism, President Barack Obama apologized to Americans who are losing health insurance plans he repeatedly said they could keep and pledged to find fixes that might allow people to keep their coverage. “I am sorry that they are finding themselves in this situation based on assurances...
- November 14, 2013
Problems with federal health portal also stymie Medicaid enrollment
Read moreProblems with the federal health insurancewebsite have prevented tens of thousands of low-income people from signing up for Medicaid even though they are eligible, federal and state officials say, undermining one of the chief goals of the 2010health care law. Read more here.
- November 14, 2013
5 key findings about PPACA Federal Exchange Health Plan offerings
Read moreThe federal health insurance exchange offers health plans that are competitive, affordable and consistently meet minimum requirements, according to an analysis conducted by management consultant Abhay Padgaonkar of Innovative Solutions Consulting. Mr. Padgaonkar examined county-level data available through HealthCare.gov, combined with demographic data from data solutions firm Synergos Technologies....
- November 13, 2013
Part Three Lean Six Sigma Webinar Next Week
Read moreCRHC has partnered with SigmaMed Solutions to present a three part webinar series about Lean Six Sigma. In this three part webinar series SigmaMed Solutions will present they keys to a highly successful LSS roll-out in a rural CAH and demonstrate the use of several LSS tools that participants...
- November 13, 2013
Reassignment to Part A Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) billing under Method II (CAH II)
Read moreOn November 7, CMS issued a rescind and replace transmittal to: (1) Explain the purpose of this change request, (2) Remove federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics as entities eligible to accept reassignments, and (3) Clarify that Part A reassignments only apply to CAHs billing under Method...
- November 13, 2013
Proposed Rule: Changes to Contracting Policies for RHCs
Read moreThis CMS proposed rule would establish methodology and payment rates for a prospective payment system (PPS) for federally qualified health center (FQHC) services under Medicare Part B beginning on October 1, 2014, in compliance with the statutory requirement of the Affordable Care Act. This proposed rule would also establish...
- November 13, 2013
ICD-10: Less Than One Year Out, Provider Webinar
Read moreCMS is encouraging the health care industry to take advantage of the numerous resources for checking progress and any actions that may be needed because the October 1, 2014 is quickly approaching. To help support providers and other health care organizations, CMS is offering new resources and a webinar...
- November 13, 2013
Novitas Service Impacts Update
Read moreUPDATE: Service Impacts Due to System Changes As a result of recent system changes at Novitas, customers may experience temporary operational difficulties. Novitas appreciate your patience as they work through these issues. They will continue to provide updates as appropriate. Stay up-to-date: please visit this link for the latest...
