Incentives In 2011 the government started allocating funds to providers who meet meaningful use criteria; this continues to serve as an incentive for providers to convert to an EHR platform. In 2014 reimbursement is still available through Medicare and Medicaid for providers that meet meaningful use criteria. There are two separate reimbursement plans, one for Medicare, which is run by CMS and one for Medicaid, which is state-run. Reimbursements …
Healthcare Compliance – Part 2
What is Meaningful Use? As part of the HITECH Act of 2009 the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare established certain criteria known as “meaningful use.” Providers have to meet this criteria in order to be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. HITECH was primarily enacted in order to promote digitizing healthcare records. The requirements are in place to certify that EHR technology is …
Healthcare Compliance – Part 1
History of Healthcare Compliance In part one of our healthcare compliance series we will discuss the transition that the healthcare industry has been in for the last few decades. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has played an instrumental role instituting major changes in the medical field in last 20 or so years. These changes have shifted how medical …
eProcurement as a Strategy – Part 2
What to look for in an eProcurement platform? Work with a supplier that is trustworthy and reputable. Suppliers source products and services for you so that you can receive a competitive price and excellent quality. While many suppliers have great software, what is often lacking is an ability to actually procure the products that you buy. Before making a commitment to …
eProcurement as a Strategy – Part 1
What is eProcurement? eProcurement is an online application that allows buyers to purchase goods and services from suppliers. It automates the buying process and allows buyers to search multiple product categories to find what they are looking for. In the past if a buyer needed to purchase an item for their healthcare practice they would either pick up the phone …