AMA, HHS, and Vendors Announce Pledge to Improve EHRs

Source: Physician Practice Insider

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.

Hopkins: 'Cascading Accountability' Boosts Ambulatory Quality, Safety

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.

CMS Releases SNF Data, Refers Concerns to Auditors

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.

Q&A: Penalties for Provider-Based Departments

Source: Medicare Compliance Watch

What are the penalties for failure to meet the provider-based rules?

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