ADVANCE Perspective: HIM : CMS

Giving Health Care a Workout

Cheryl McEvoy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:13:00 GMT

Ouch. That's about all I can say (and really, all I can think) after overexerting myself this weekend. A few of my friends have been doing P90 X, an extreme workout plan that includes several videos, each of which features a different routine, i.e. abs,...(read more)

HHS Defines "Meaningful Use"

Cheryl McEvoy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:59:00 GMT

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)

Breaking Out of the PAC

Cheryl McEvoy — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:27:00 GMT

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)

RAC Outreach Launched

Cheryl McEvoy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:35:00 GMT

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)