HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more than half of all doctors and other eligible providers have received Medicare or Medicaid incentive payments for adopting or meaningfully using electronic health records (EHRs). HHS has met and exceeded its goal for 50 percent of doctor offices and 80 percent of eligible hospitals to have EHRs…
Earlier this week, our very own R. Todd Welter presented “How I Got into the Health Care Industry… by Accident!” for the Daniels Health Care Club’s Inaugural Event with the Daniels College of Business of the University of Denver. Todd, On behalf of the HCC, I just wanted to thank you again. Some well respected students…
Eyebrows burned off by flare up of barbecue grill: X03.0XXA – Exposure to flames in controlled fire, not in building or structure, initial encounter.
Bellyflop into swimming pool: W16.512A – Jumping or diving into swimming pool striking water surface causing other injury, initial encounter.
Bringing down health care costs is a top priority. That’s why the Affordable Care Act contained an historic set of reforms designed to reward higher quality and lower the cost of care. And we know that the best way to do that is the same way leading health care organizations do it: by making care…
Allergic Rhinitis due to Pollen — J30.1
Poison Ivy: Allergic Dermatitis due to plants — L23.7
Bee Sting, accidental, initial encounter — T63.441A
A recent incomplete CMS listing is raising concerns, as the state of Colorado is missing from the listing a ltogether, and this leaves no way for providers to check to see if they are due for revalidation. RT Welter works with over 150 providers and has had providers whose PTANs have been deactivated due to…
Cerveza intoxication, uncomplicated — F10.120
Montezuma’s revenge, bad tacos: T62.8X1A – Toxic effect of other specified noxious substances eaten as food, accidental, initial encounter
Many are unprepared either for the mindset or the mechanics required to implement the bundled payment emerging reimbursement model.
Rob Anthony discusses how CMS is handling its EHR audits of potential meaningful users, and to give some tips to providers about what to have on hand if an auditor comes knocking on the door.
T88.4xxA – Failed or difficult intubation, initial encounter
T42.5X6A – Underdosing of antiepileptics, initial encounter