There’s been a lot of debate this year about the upcoming deadline for ICD-10 implementation. People in favor of ICD-10 continually note how the current ICD-9 code set is extremely limited and that here is a great need for data that is more robust. People against ICD-10 have several main arguments, including the expenses and complications associated with implementation and …
Could ICD-10 Implementation Cause Reimbursement Problems for Physicians?
Healthcare executives throughout the nation are carefully following along with all of the most recent news about ICD-10 implementation and the delays that have accompanied it. Many reports seem to indicate the industry is not fully prepared for implementation, and that there is still a lot of confusion about what exactly using ICD-10 will look like. The biggest challenge physicians …
What to Expect: Modifications to Meaningful Use from 2015 through 2017
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently proposed a brand new rule for HER Incentive Programs to align the objectives and measures of State 1 and Stage 2 with the proposals in place for State 3. This rule would be just a small part of a larger effort across the entirety of the Department of Health and Human Services …
How to Plan for ICD-10 Implementation
As many health care professionals and executives know, progress has been slow on the transition to ICD-10, the latest medical classification list. This process has largely taken a backseat to other priorities for health care organizations, including electronic health records and the reduction of expenses. However, with the ICD-10 conversion date set for Oct. 1, 2015, it’s important to develop …
Providers have the Power to Provide a Customer Service Experience Patients are Looking For
Howell Consulting Group is committed to doing health care differently. The provider-patient relationship continues to be a cornerstone of healthcare. From the time the patient walks through the doors to the time the patient exits the building, there should be a satisfactory experience for both the patient and the provider. There’s an old adage that still rings true – your first …
