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January 29, 2014

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Obama minimizes ACA; healthcare responds to State of the Union

President Barack Obama skimmed the surfaces of the Affordable Care Act during his sixth State of the Union, while physicians, nurses, educators, and thought leaders in the healthcare industry weighed in on the country's challenges. » Full article

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HIPAA, security regulations handicap patient wishes to share health information, AMA says

Privacy and security regulations are not keeping up with the convergence of technology, the increasing emphasis on care coordination andpatient wishes, according to a new report. » Full article

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Preparing physicians for ICD-10: Split claims, CMS Testing

Are you confused about when to start using ICD-10 codes or how to prepare for the CMS claims testing week? Our coding expert, Renee Stantz, has the answers. » Full article

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Patients in danger of developing type 2 diabetes don't believe they are at risk: survey

Only 30% of adults who possess risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes believe they are at risk, presenting physicians with challenges on how to reach these patients. » Full article

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Number of uninsured drops as ACA coverage starts

The number of uninsured people in the U.S. continues to decline, most noticeably in populations that need insurance the most. » Full article

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