ICD-10 & HIPAA 5010

In Ignite, we concluded that stimulus incentives aren’t enough to offset the costs of EMR adoption. Here, we reveal additional insight on the subject and provide eye-opening calculations made using our interactive ARRA ROI calculator.

In response to the HIPAA privacy and security rules, organizations are taking steps to set up and clean up access controls, and explore possible changes to audit controls and termination procedures. They are facing the practical issues of implementing security policies that are compliant, efficient to administer, and not disruptive to users. Organizations are also setting up new users’ system access according to role-based schemes and examining the ways they are terminating access for departing employees. Learn more.

Experts warn that procrastinating on ICD-10 preparedness may lead to compliance delays and rushed capital expenditures. Begin preparing today—despite 2013 deadline—to get the most out of your transition. Learn how.

The implementation of the 5010 standards serves as an opportunity to reduce the rising health care costs and increase efficiency. This article touches on why payers should assume the leading role in transitioning the industry to a single set of transaction standards, and why providers should encourage payer adherence. We also review the choice between full implementation and proprietary adaptation. Learn more.