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Paying for Quality at a new level
As we mentioned in the last post, both MIPS and Advanced APMs are a part of the Quality Payment Programs. These programs replace the reimbursement structure in place...
MACRA and Quality Payment Programs
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) was passed on April 16, 2015. This legislation was landmark because it repealed the Sustainable Growth Rate...
CMS and ONC: Meaningful Use is Not Dead!
Why is Meaningful Use not dead? For hospitals, and for physicians participating in the Medicaid MU program, no imminent change is expected in the Meaningful Use rules. However, CMS is exploring options for updating these programs to reward providers for outcomes, to allow providers flexibility, to promote innovation and new technologies and to encourage interoperability.
HIPAA Breach Reports – Spring 2015
Despite the high stakes, some healthcare providers have been rather blasé about security. But, a failure to comply with HIPAA rules can lead not only to penalties of up to $50,000 per record depending on the level of negligence but also to a class action suit in a civil court and criminal charges. What can you do about that?
OCR Launches Random HIPAA Audits, Phase 2
The HITECH Act, enacted by Congress in February 2009, mandated that the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enhance its enforcement efforts through the use of random...
OCR Active with HIPAA Enforcement
Over the last 6 months the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has announced an average of a settlement or other enforcement action per month. While most affected...
Healthcare Targeted in Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a type of malware that quickly encrypts the files of the host computer system, rendering them unusable, and then displays a message demanding a ransom...
Senators Portman and Bennet introduce Bill to Shorten Meaningful Use Reporting Period
Yesterday, Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), along with U.S. Representatives Renee Elmers, Tom Price, M.D., Bobby Rush and Ron Kind...
Orthopaedic Practice Fined $750,000 for HIPAA Violation
An Orthopaedic Practice fined $750,000 for HIPAA Violations, is learning the hard way that they needed to have a business associate agreement (BAA) in place. The settlement comes after an alleged breach 17,300 patient’s information.
2015 Meaningful Use Hardship Exception available to All Eligible Providers
All physicians and other Eligible Providers (EPs), whether you have an EHR or not, whether you were successful with Meaningful Use or not, can apply for a hardship...
Physician's Quality Reporting System Key in 2016
Did you know that how you follow the Physician’s Quality Reporting System (PQRS) in 2016 will have a significant impact on your practice revenue in coming years? CMS has stated that failure to comply will cut your Medicare reimbursement by 2% starting in 2018… and it is part of a consolidation of upcoming reporting requirements.
Lincare Inc. Ordered to Pay $239k HIPAA Violation Fine
The cost of proactive measures are far less than what Lincare paid for a HIPAA Violation Fine. Lincare believed that it had not violated HIPAA because the PHI was “stolen” by an individual who discovered it on the premises — but they were wrong.
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