New Codes Could Cost Big Bucks
November 3rd 2008When the Department of Health and Human Services published a rule that would require doctors and other health providers to adopt an updated diagnosis coding set—ICD-10—by 2011, a coalition of physician groups, insurance companies, and clinical laboratories joined forces to ask that the implementation date be pushed back.
Underinsured Bay Staters Face Tougher Tax Penalties
October 30th 2008When Massachusetts first passed its landmark universal health insurance law, it included a provision that imposed a state income tax penalty on those who chose not to have health insurance. In 2008, uninsured Bay Staters paid up to $912 in penalties.
Medical Blogs May Open Doors to Patient Privacy Violations
October 15th 2008As use of the Internet as a communications tool continues to grow, and more and more physicians adapt to that growth via the posting of medical blogs, the door may be opening to increased violations of patient privacy and medical malpractice issues.