Category: Healthcare Policy

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Posted on August 26, 2015 by Winona Cruzan

Many private practices are starting to feel the pinch brought on by the Affordable Care Act. Rising costs and red tape, coupled with declining payments and revenue, are causing many…Read more


Meaninful Use

Posted on February 04, 2015 by Ryan Nelson

On January 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it intends to update the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs.  CMS also intends…Read more


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Posted on November 24, 2014 by Candice Claassen

One of the best professions to turn to if you want to enhance your teamwork skills is nursing. Those working in the nursing field understand the extreme importance of effective…Read more


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Posted on May 12, 2014 by Guest Writer

Guest post by Madelyn Kearns from Medical Practice Insider When it comes to privacy and security measures within healthcare, the government is starting to really crack down. The Federal Trade…Read more


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Posted on April 21, 2014 by Guest Writer

Guest post by Madelyn Kearns from Medical Practice Insider There is a recognized difference between saviors and savers — one being a rescuer of people, while the other salvages bank…Read more


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Posted on February 07, 2014 by John Deutsch

This article applies to Covered Entities (any health care provider, health plan, or health care clearinghouse) and Business Associates (any person or entity that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits protected…Read more


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Posted on December 12, 2013 by Amanda Guerrero

The healthcare industry was abuzz last Friday in response to an announcement from the ONC and CMS regarding a new timeline for Meaningful Use. The word on the web immediately…Read more