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August 29, 2012

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Meaningful use stage 2 final rule is here

Now you have access to the final requirements for exchanging health information with colleagues and increasing patient online access through your EHR to receive incentives. » Full article

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CMS extends ICD-10 implementation to late 2014

Implementation of ICD-10 has been delayed until October 1, 2014, according to new rules published in the Federal Register. Find out why. » Full article

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Resource Center: Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation afflicts more than 2.3 million persons in the United States and is expected to increase 2.5-fold by 2050. To find risk stratifying tools and articles on emerging oral anticoagulant therapies, click here

Medicare RAC project targets prepayment claims

Primary care physicians who are ensnared in one of the new RAC project's reviews could see a 75-day delay in payment. What will that mean for you? » Full article

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New ID standards to save time, money, hassles: CMS

A new HIPAA standard for national unique health plan identifiers will save primary care physicians money and time, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. » Full article

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Resource Center: Cholesterol-lowering in the immunocompromised

Labeling for both the HIV protease inhibitors and certain statins have been updated to contain drug-drug interaction information and dosing recommendations for those statins that may safely be co-administered with HIV or HCV protease inhibitors. Click here to learn more about treatment options.

Are you ordering too many imaging tests?

The unnecessary ordering of diagnostic imaging tests is the focus of two articles published this week. See what's being done to correct the problem. » Full article

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