Blue Button+: A guide for EMR/EHR/PHR ISVs (part 1)
What do you need to know about the Blue Button+? The Blue Button initiative started in 2010, to empower patients…
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Moving forward after the ICD-10 delay
As the Senate passed the bill putting into motion the ICD-10 delay, there are many questions which have been popping…
ICD-10: A cloud approach
Does this mean things should be slowing down? This is a golden opportunity for healthcare ISVs who are preparing to…
What do we mean that ICD-10 is more specific?
While there are dozens of minor distinctions between ICD-9 and ICD-10 the three fundamental changes are: There is expanded detail…
ICD-10: Effective Implementation and Testing
ICD-10 codes need to be implemented by the practice management, billing and EHR vendors to ensure a smooth transition and…
Streamlining the ICD-10 testing methodology
Payers are gearing up for the testing phase of ICD-10, one which is bound to be cumbersome and a long…
CMS ICD-10 TESTING WEEK: MARCH 3-7 2014
Centre of Medicaid Services conducted a ICD-10 testing routine to smoothen claims processing prior to the October 1, 2014 deadline.…
Myths about ICD-10 implementation busted
The new ICD-10 coding system is to be implementation in the coming 7 months, and there are many assumptions which…
Can ICD-10 be made simpler for the emergency department ?
Emergency department physicians face a broad scope of medical emergencies and quick decisions are made, impacting the patient well being.…
Major Differences Between ICD-9 and ICD-10
The ICD-10 code set is not just a simple update to the ICD-9 code set. They are both different in…
ICD-10: With 8 months at hand, things to do now
ICD-10 CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10 PCS procedure codes for patient services will be effective as of October 1 2014.…
Meaningful Use Stage 2 & Stage 3: Go live with confidence
Stage 2 of Meaningful Use sets goals for healthcare professionals more rather than for technology. But, this does not mean…