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The American Medical Association and a group of major EHR vendors pledged to work with HHS to improve the flow of electronic health information to patients and physicians and to increase data sharing with the goal of bolstering quality of care and reducing spending. Read More | Source: HealthLeaders Media
Johns Hopkins Medicine coordinates high-quality care across ambulatory care centers, using a model it says has resulted in improved metrics associated with breast cancer screenings, immunizations, and diabetes management. Read More | Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
CMS announced last week that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will see increased scrutiny from Recovery Auditor Contractors after the agency released data it hopes will increase transparency and lead to changes within SNFs. Read More | Daily Q&A Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
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From changing HIPAA privacy rules and managing patient portals to navigating paper, hybrid, and electronic environments and balancing state and federal guidelines, there are many sticky situations that can arise from the release of patient information. Read More |
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