If you were practicing medicine in October 2015, you undoubtedly remember the tremendous change associated with the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. All HIPAA-covered entities, including healthcare providers, healthcare clearing houses, electronic health record (EHR) vendors, and other business associates, were required to start using...

EHR vs. EMR: what’s the difference?

A survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) indicated that 92% of clinicians report care delays because of prescriptions requiring prior authorization. Another 92% indicate prior authorization can have a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. Practice Fusion, with Surescripts, encourages clinicians to implement electronic...

On November 1, 2019, the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was released laying out the 2020 performance year requirements for the Merit based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). While many program requirements remain, additional requirements have been included to better reflect the work and effort...

On November 1, 2019 the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) released the 2020 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. The final rule outlines Medicare policies for small practice providers and establishes eligibility guidelines for the various programs supported. Below you will find the finalized...