CMS Meaningful Use Audits Begin; Stage 2 Rule Sent to OMB for Review HITECH Answers reports that CMS has begun audits of providers participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. With little fanfare and no official introduction of CMS’ chosen auditor, health care providers have...
HHS Partners with Private Sector to Combat Healthcare Fraud
HHS Partners with Private Sector to Combat Healthcare Fraud On Thursday, July 26, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new partnership between the public and private sectors to stomp out healthcare fraud. With HHS funding, federal, state and private...
The ACA SCOTUS Decision in Plain English
The ACA SCOTUS Decision in Plain English As we all know from the “media drama” as some might call the countless media coverage, news articles, blogs and other posts, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) on June...
CMS Releases Additional Meaningful Use Guidance for EPs; Stage 3 Recommendations Underway
CMS Releases Additional Meaningful Use Guidance for EPs; Stage 3 Recommendations Underway CMS released last week a new comprehensive guide for eligible professionals (EPs) participating in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. The guide covers: Program basics, such as an explanation of...
FDA Moving Forward with Regulating Mobile Health Apps
FDA Moving Forward with Regulating Mobile Health Apps This post is prepared by Christopher Dodson. Mobile medical apps designed for use on phones and tablets are generally unregulated. In July 2011, the FDA published guidance indicating its intention to use the existing regulatory framework for a...