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HHS Defines "Meaningful Use" June 16, 2009 2:59 PM by Cheryl McEvoy: The $19 billion question has been answered--sort of. Earlier today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced its preliminary definition of "meaningful use," a requirement providers must meet to earn EHR incentive payments. Released by the Read More...
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Breaking Out of the PAC June 5, 2009 9:27 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: Medicare rules are tough to follow, even for professionals immersed in the world of coding, compliance and reimbursement. But if providers are struggling to monitor changes and understand the if-thens of Medicare policy, imagine the brain cramps lawmakers Read More...
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RAC Outreach Launched March 25, 2009 10:35 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: If you've had a chance to read the five little-known things about recovery audit contractors (RACs) listed in our Web article "More on Prepping for RACs" (you can also find an abbreviated list in our print issue), you know that the Centers for Medicare Read More...
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