Anyone who has participated in the ACDIS Conference knows that there’s a lot going on—and trust us, it’s a lot of work. But what you might not know is that the entire agenda of speakers and sessions isn’t selected by the ACDIS administration alone—we recruit a team of 12 volunteers to serve on...Read More »
I admit to being in a bit of a post-Thanksgiving malaise—feeling overstuffed and lethargic. I’m totally content to curl up on the couch and continue indulging on all the amazingly decadent dishes offered this time of the year.
Maybe you’re feeling this way, too. It’s hard to feel...Read More »
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently asked that the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) be added as a Cooperating Party in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) committee responsible for development and maintenance of ICD-10 codes, guidelines, and...Read More »
CMS issued the fiscal year (FY) 2017 IPPS proposed rule yesterday with updates to several quality initiatives. Payment rates will increase by 0.9% in FY 2017, after inflation and other adjustments for hospitals participating in the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program and meaningful EHR use...Read More »
Consumers need to focus on quality scores and performance metrics when selecting a hospital or physician, says a new report released by Healthgrades.Read More »
