The world of public sector healthcare leaders is a unique one. Whether they’re shrouded in controversy or known for their peculiar fashion sense, they’re always working towards the always-noble mission of improving healthcare. So, when Farzad Mostashari announced he’d step
Have you determined the exact number of ICD-10 Codes and elements of documentation your practice will need to start coding on, or before, October 1, 2014? Do your providers understand changes to Clinical Documentation under ICD-10 and the financial implications
A recent study suggests that Medicare does much more than provide health insurance for 48 million Americans. It also plays a significant role in determining the pricing for most medical treatments and services provided in the U.S. For almost every
There’s a new sheriff in town. Gone is the famous bowtie of Farzad Mostashari (we hope its Twitter account sticks around for a little longer), and in steps Karen DeSalvo, MD, as the new head of the Office of the
In addition to treating patients effectively, today’s physicians have a great deal more to worry about than their predecessors. Take Twitter for example. Eight years ago, it didn’t even exist, but now physicians who want to easily obtain the latest
Beyond the inevitable loss of patient trust, there are two important reasons your practice should perform a yearly security risk analysis on the patient data held in your EHR and other electronic devices. First off, security breaches can lead to
Welcome to 2014 everyone. Whether it’s shedding a couple of pounds or finally kicking a bad habit, many are working hard to stick to their New Years’ resolutions. And Power Your Practice is no different. Our resolution: Continue providing quality
Ready for the New Year? The Power Your Practice staff sure is. With updates on Meaningful Use, the ICD-10 transition deadline, and the ripple effects of the Affordable Care Act on the horizon, we’re surely in for a show in
Stage 2 Meaningful Use and ICD-10 are right around the corner. HHS is cracking down on all sorts of healthcare fraudsters. And the New Year is so close you already have the champagne on ice. Here is the third and
We’re sure you couldn’t get enough of part 1, so we’re proud to present the second installment of our “52 Things Healthcare Learned in 2013” series. The following 17 factoids cover a wide variety of topics, from the regulating of
