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By Erin McCann | 09:41 am | December 05, 2012
A new report by KLAS ranks Deloitte and The Advisory Board Co. among the top consultants for the coding transition.
By Michael F. Arrigo | 09:08 am | December 04, 2012
No World Borders managing partner Michael Arrigo reflects on the AHIMA National Convention, drilling down into the realities of ICD-10-centric regulations facing the healthcare industry.
By Diana Manos | 11:31 am | November 30, 2012
A report issued Nov. 29 by the Office of the Inspector General calling for more oversight of the meaningful use program has been mostly well-received by stakeholders. Doctors, however, are concerned about the burden of pre-payment audits.
By Diana Manos | 10:35 am | November 29, 2012
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) might not entirely spill the meaningful use apple cart, but it certainly isn't going to make things any easier.
By Frank Irving | 09:29 am | November 29, 2012
PhysBizTech Editor Frank Irving discusses the benefits and challenges of cloud computing for small physician practices with CDW's Jon Karl.
By Diana Manos | 11:24 am | November 28, 2012
Jonathan Linkous, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association said during a panel discussion that the corner telehealth was expected to turn "has come and gone," and the next year will some "very important people joining the telehealth bandwagon."
By Kaiser Health News | 09:41 am | November 28, 2012
More than 100 hospitals that were graded "C" in the first report moved up to an "A" in the second, while others received an "F."
By Mary Mosquera | 01:27 pm | November 19, 2012
Radiologists need to evaluate patients earlier and become critical part of care team in patient-centered medical homes and ACOs.
By Mary Mosquera | 09:26 am | November 19, 2012
Deadline delay for health insurance exchange decision may make federal/state partnership model more attractive to states.
By Mary Mosquera | 12:14 pm | November 16, 2012
In a second delay in one week, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has extended the deadline for one month for states to not only submit their blueprints for a state-based health insurance exchange, but also to decide if they plan to establish their own exchange.