Read HIS' May Radiolog

1. MAY 2012
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IN THIS ISSUE
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INDUSTRY UPDATES:
5010 HIPAA
COMPLIANCE, HEALTH
REFORM, AND ICD-10
Industry Updates: 5010 HIPAA Compliance,
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MEANINGFUL USE
Health Reform, and ICD-10
STAGE 2 PROPOSED There is always a lot to keep track of in regards
REQUIREMENTS: WHAT to healthcare legislation. Learn more about 5010
IT MEANS FOR
RADIOLOGISTS? HIPAA Compliance, Health Reform and the
Conference Committee, and ICD-10. In this
blog article you will:
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MEANINGFUL USE
PRACTICE ANALYZER • Learn more about 5010 HIPAA Compliance
FOR RADIOLOGISTS issues and the resulting major stoppages.
• Understand the top three key factors effecting
2.4 the Conference Committee
MEANINGFUL USE
GUIDE FOR RADIOLOGY • Learn about the CMS ICD-10 timeframe, as
reportedly the CMS Administration is aware
that physicians are currently juggling implementation deadlines for
several programs.
Read more about these industry updates!
Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed
Requirements: What It Means for Radiologists?
“Meaningful Use ("MU") is a
financial incentive program,
developed by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services
(CMS), to encourage healthcare
providers to adopt certified EHR
F I R T Y (Electronic Health Record)
technology in order to improve the
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2. MAY 2012
Meaningful Use Practice Analyzer for Radiologists
At the end of 2011 radiologymu.org launched the Radiology
Meaningful Use Practice Analyzer, a unique application intended for
all U.S. radiologists hoping to understand, and potentially participate
in, the CMS EHR Incentive Programs. This online application
guides radiology professionals through the complex process of
analyzing their practice for Meaningful Use. The research included:
• Provider input from thousands of data points
• Offers a clear snapshot on the readiness, concerns, successes, and expectations about
meaningful use from your peers in the radiology community.
Read more here!
Meaningful Use Guide for Radiology
Meaningful use is everywhere, and it’s hard to navigate all of the
rules and regulations on your own. HIS is committed to helping you
better understand meaningful use for radiology, that’s why, when we
came across this great resource by Merge Healthcare Incorporated
and Center for Diagnostic Imaging, we had to share!
This how-to guide was created to help radiologists comply to the
HITECH Act.
Read the Meaningful Use Guide for Radiology now!
Have Questions? We’re happy to help.
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