Understanding the Epidemic The illegal use of opioid drugs came into focus for the first time in the year 1999.…
New York State Workers Compensation
Changes in New York Workers Compensation Regulation: To improve healthcare participation of the providers in the New York State workers…
CMS launches Data Element Library to support Interoperability
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled the Data Element Library (DEL), which is a centralized resource…
The Unsung Warriors!
Workplace equality has always been a challenge. Here is a story of exemplary personalities who rose beyond the prejudices of the workplace.
ONC’s proposed rule to improve the Interoperability of Electronic Health Information
The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology has proposed a rule to put into practice the key provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act. The proposed rule breaks down the existing barriers to important data exchange needed to empower patients by giving them access to their own health care. This whitepaper talks about the scope and impact that the proposed rule aims for.
Infusion Therapy- Revolutionize
The new rule laid down by Medicare has included Health and Safety Standards for Home Infusion Therapy and new rules and regulations to administer Infusion Therapy. A considerable amount of change has also been made in the payment system of Infusion Therapy to overcome the issues previously faced by it.
Medicare welcomes RPM
Medicare has recently adopted a major technological change; Remote Patient Monitoring device, which is a method of healthcare delivery that uses the latest advances in information technology to gather patient data outside traditional healthcare settings.
TEFCA- An initiative by the US Government to streamline data exchange
The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement has been initiated by the US Government to streamline data exchange by building a network of Health Information Networks under the management of ONCHIT. The common agreement may include a common method for authenticating trusted health information network participants and a common set of rules for trusted exchange. There are a basic set of principles and terms and conditions proposed in TEFCA to mitigate the challenges faced in data exchange.
Proposals in 2020 Payment Notice to reshape ACA Market
CMS is fixated on reshaping the ACA market that in its 2020 Payment Notice, they proposed a reduction to exchange user fees and potentially eliminates auto re-enrollment and “silver loading,” for which CMS is currently open for feedback.
Outcome of 2019 Final Rule for Therapists
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the Final Rule of the 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule (MPFS). It mainly includes adding physical and occupational therapists as eligible clinicians for 2019 MIPS performance year.
Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Prescription Drugs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are professionals that administer prescription drug plans for payers, employers, and CMS programs with the goal…
Nalashaa Annual Day’18
One of the most anticipated and exciting events of the year was our Annual Party. This year's party was held…