ChartMaker Medical Suite Log4J Security Statement
On Thursday, December 9, 2022, a serious security vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228, referred to as “Log4Shell”) was reported involving a widely used logging module in Java called Log4J. Java is a very popular programming language and computing platform used by many developers to build software applications. The severity of this vulnerability is as bad as it gets,…
Medicare FFS Claims: 2% Payment Adjustment (Sequestration) Changes
On December 16, 2021, CMS announced the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act impacts payments for all Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) claims: No payment adjustment through March 31, 2022 1% payment adjustment April 1 – June 30, 2022 2% payment adjustment beginning July 1, 2022
ChartMaker® 2018.2 Software Release 6.5.8
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2018.2 (file version 6.5.8). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
COVID-19: Moderna & Jansen (J&J) Booster Shots
Effective October 20, 2021, FDA amended the emergency use authorizations for the Moderna (PDF) and Jansen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines to allow for use of a single booster dose for certain populations. More CMS Resources: COVID-19 Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies Payment Allowances & Effective Dates CMS News Alert Regarding COVID-19 Booster Coverage COVID-19 provider toolkit including: Payment rates for administering…
ChartMaker® 2018.2 Software Release 6.5.7
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2018.2 (file version 6.5.7). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
AMA – Update to COVID-19 Vaccine CPT Codes
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced on September 3, 2021 that the CPT code set has been updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include vaccine and administration codes that are unique to a new formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer. The new formulation is based on a tris-sucrose buffer rather than the…