May 9th 2024
AI was correct more than physicians, but it’s not ready to take over
New HIPAA requirements complicate compliance
January 18th 2013The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released what one department official describes as "the most sweeping changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules since they were first implemented," but at least one organization is concerned that the requirements may be too burdensome for medical practices.
AMA: 5 problems with meaningful use
January 15th 2013Stage 3 of the Medicare/Medicaid meaningful use electronic health records (EHRs) should not move forward until challenges associated with stages 1 and 2 have been studied and addressed, according to formal comments submitted to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology by the American Medical Association.
Viewpoint: Physician offers solution to the payer problem
December 10th 2012Medical Economics readers discuss the hassle of pre-certification, advise new doctors to avoid primary care, talk about serving as a mentor, look at why physicians continue practicing, and argue that electronic health record systems should be rejected.
Stricter requirements for obtaining EHR incentive payments suggested by Office of Inspector General
November 29th 2012The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services needs safeguards to ensure that all of the $6.6 billion in payments it expects to make through its EHR incentive program from 2011 to 2016 are justified, according to an Office of Inspector General report.
Training and new practice flow are critical when you install an EHR
November 25th 2012More than 80% of Medical Economics' EHR Best Practices Study participants have successfully implemented their systems as the study approaches the 1-year mark. The participants share how the systems have affected their practices.