{"id":3476,"date":"2012-08-03T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2012-08-03T21:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.poweryourpractice.com\/?p=3476"},"modified":"2012-08-03T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2012-08-03T21:30:08","slug":"power-5-week-in-review-taking-icd-10-to-task","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carecloud.com\/continuum\/power-5-week-in-review-taking-icd-10-to-task\/","title":{"rendered":"Power 5 Week in Review: Taking ICD-10 to Task"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At PYP, we like to engage in the <strong>conversations that doctors are having<\/strong> across the country. When it comes to policy changes that affect the healthcare industry, not all doctors find themselves on the same side of an issue \u2013 and neither do we.<\/p>\n<p>We like a good debate as well as anyone, which is why we took sides over the ICD-10 delay this week. Are there other issues you\u2019d like us to see us \u2018take issue with? <a href=\"mailto:madelyn@poweryourpractice.com\">Let us know<\/a>. In the meantime, take a look back at all of this week&#8217;s content.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecloud.com\/continuum\/will-your-ehr-support-accountable-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Your EHR Support \u2018Accountable Care?\u2019<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Beware of vendors who promise you an \u2018ACO in a box\u2019 electronic health record solution. EHRs must have patient relationship management, business intelligence, and data integration features \u2013 among other capabilities \u2013 to successfully support an accountable care organization.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecloud.com\/continuum\/icd-10-why-the-delay-is-good-for-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICD-10: Why the Delay is Good for Your Practice<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Providers won\u2019t have to use the ICD-10 code set until late 2014. The postponed conversion date gives you more time to protect your cash flow, reduce Meaningful Use redundancy, and plan ahead for hiring, training, and budget concerns. Or\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecloud.com\/continuum\/icd-10-why-the-delay-is-bad-for-your-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICD-10: Why the Delay is Bad for Your Practice<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>The delay just gives you more time to procrastinate and less time to enjoy the benefits of an updated coding system. Plus, it places the U.S. even further behind other nations that have already made the conversion \u2013 which may hurt public health research efforts down the road.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecloud.com\/continuum\/physicians-motivate-chronic-care-patients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Physicians Can Motivate Chronic Care Patients<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>It\u2019s key for providers to involve chronically ill patients in their care and empower them to achieve better outcomes. Try proactive motivational approaches such as zeroing in on goals and asking open-ended questions to better engage with patients.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carecloud.com\/continuum\/how-to-make-your-practice-last\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Your Practice Last<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Even if you don\u2019t plan to practice to age 100, you can still learn some lessons from a centenarian doctor about keeping your office around for the long haul. Adapt to changes, cultivate loyalty, and be dedicated to your profession if you\u2019re aiming for longevity.<\/p>\n<p>Come back next week, when we\u2019ll introduce you to a new cloud computing whitepaper and offer you some advice on avoiding lawsuits and treating with telemedicine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a great weekend!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At PYP, we like to engage in the conversations that doctors are having across the country. When it comes to policy changes that affect the healthcare industry, not all doctors find themselves on the same side of an issue \u2013 and neither do we. 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