The U.S. government is aware of an international ransomware campaign that may be affecting Healthcare and Public Health Sector assets in addition to other Sectors. You may forward this message broadly with no restrictions. You may send additional questions to cip@hhs.gov HHS/ASPR Critical Infrastructure Protection Program If you are the victim of a ransomware attack Mitigating…

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A new hyperlink is now active for Change Healthcare’s ON24/7 site.  Please begin using the new ON24/7 hyperlink starting now. New:  ON24/7 Hyperlink:  client-support.changehealthcare.com Old:  ON24/7 Hyperlink:  clientsupport.emdeon.com The old ON24/7 hyperlink will be permanently disabled on August 8, 2017. Do you have it saved as a favorite link … if yes, don’t forget to…

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The June Newsletter is now available with topics on: STI Computer Services Partners with Compliancy Group, The Guard CMS Releases Lookup Tool to Help Clinicians Determine Their MIPS Participation Status CPC+ Round 2 Application Process is Now Open Rochester RHIO Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) Read the full version here: http://eepurl.com/cPWFcb

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Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2016 (file version 6.2.2). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes. New Implantable Device Widget Expand Where can I find it? Clinical: Chart Notes What do I need to know? The system has been updated to allow you to add…

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CMS/CMMI is now accepting applications for practices in Louisiana (statewide), Nebraska (statewide), North Dakota (statewide), and the Greater Buffalo, New York region (Erie and Niagara counties). The application period will close July 13th and the second round of CPC+ will begin on January 1, 2018. For more detail on the participating payers and regions, please…

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Unsure of your participation status in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)? Clinicians can now use an interactive tool on the CMS Quality Payment Program website to determine if they should participate in 2017. To determine your status, enter your national provider identifier (NPI) into the entry field on the tool which can be found…

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The May Newsletter is now out with topics on: STI Has a Brand-New Logo STI Computer Services Acquires MarCare Physician Billing Service MIPS Participation Status Letter Is Your Office & Network HIPAA Compliant? Read the full version here: http://eepurl.com/cMtdBf

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is reviewing claims and letting practices know which clinicians need to take part in MIPS, the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. MIPS is an important part of the new Quality Payment Program. In late April through May, practices will get a letter from the Medicare Administrative Contractor that processes…

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STI Computer Services is proud to announce the acquisition of MarCare Physician Billing Service in Western New York. For more than 19 years, STI has provided MarCare with the resources and support needed to deliver effective accounts receivable management services. By entering into this acquisition, STI will be able to increase our Revenue Cycle Management services…

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Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2016 (file version 6.2.1). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes. Manage Direct Messaging Addresses Expand Where can I find it? Clinical: To-Do > Direct Messaging > Manage Direct Addresses What do I need to know? The system has been…

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