Articles By Greg Bengel
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ICD-10 Preparation Proves Pointless Without Payers
10/15/2013
A recent survey reveals an alarming absence of communication between providers and payers on ICD-10 By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Providers Behind Payers With Big Data Use
10/15/2013
A recent report finds that healthcare providers are investing much less in big data and analytics than their corresponding payers By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Understanding Exchange Impact On Pharmaceutical Companies
10/9/2013
A recent study says that pharmaceutical companies will see modest gains offset by discounts and rebates when the health insurance exchanges kick in. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Reimbursement System Detrimental To Patient Care
10/9/2013
One healthcare provider blames the fee-for-service reimbursement system for physicians’ unwillingness to accept new technologies that will improve patient care and reduce physician workload. By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Contractor To Recover Improper Bonuses Paid For Incentive Program
10/8/2013
Medicare hires Arch Systems to verify the accuracy of provider data submitted to the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program (eRx) and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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New CMS Rule On Observation Status Could Cost Providers
10/8/2013
New CMS rule will affect how hospitals are reimbursed for patients under observation care By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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HIE Challenges To Sharing Patient Information
10/7/2013
Study reveals while participation in HIEs is high, organizations still rely on paper and fax and as a result struggle with sharing information in meaningful ways By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Blue Button Important For MU Stage 2
10/1/2013
ONC is increasing its push for Blue Button, hailing it as the key to patient and provider engagement By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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Survey Says Providers Should Do More To Prevent Fraud
9/30/2013
A new survey from the Ponemon Institute offers some tips for provider organizations on how they can help protect patients from medical identity fraud By Greg Bengel, contributing writer
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ICD-10 A Necessity For Improving Patient Care
9/30/2013
ICD-10 implementation fear and worry notwithstanding, one provider reminds us that the new system is necessary for understanding and preventing diseases, thus improving care and reimbursements By Greg Bengel, contributing writer