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February 12, 2014

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SGR deal revamps incentive programs, focuses on quality measures

Congress has agreed on legislation to repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. But the changes affect more than just physician reimbursements. The proposed legislation also overhauls current incentive programs, establishing the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. » Full article

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CMS extends the deadline for attesting to Meaningful Use

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the deadline for physicians to attest to meaningful use for the Medicare EHR Incentive Program 2013 reporting year. » Full article

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ICD-10 in practice: Case studies in using the new coding system

Like it or not, ICD-10 is coming in October, which means medical practices are going to have to code and document their physicians' patient encounters with more detail and complexity, or they won't get paid. Here are some common scenarios. » Full article

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Sebelius predicts further Medicaid expansion under ACA

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says additional states will recognize the financial benefits of making Medicaid more accessible to their residents. » Full article

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