Re-linking Your EPCS Token
If you are currently using Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS), you may come across a new update that will be need to addressed. This change comes from more stringent federal EPCS certification requirements. Starting in ChartMaker Medical Suite Version 6.2.0, each provider must be linked to the correct digital certificate provided with each Identrust…
EPs: Remember to Submit Reconsideration Forms for the 2017 Payment Adjustment!
The deadline for Eligible Professionals (EPs) to submit Reconsideration forms for the 2017 payment adjustment—based on the 2015 EHR reporting period—is February 28, 2017. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Please visit the CMS website to find the EP Reconsideration Application. Complete this application if you received a letter from CMS that said…
February 2017 – Newsletter
The February Newsletter is available with topics on: Meaningful Use and PQRS Deadlines 2017 ChartMaker Mobile HIXNY Data Exchange Incentive Program (DEIP) MIPS Webinar: Setting Up Quality Measures Read the full version here: http://eepurl.com/czHd-T
ChartMaker® 2016 Software Release 6.1.9
Here are some of the main highlights in ChartMaker® Medical Suite 2016 (file version 6.1.9). To read a full list of enhancements, view the Release Notes.
Drug Wastage: JW Modifier
New Policy on JW Modifier Effective January 1, 2017, the use of the JW modifier is required for claims with unused drugs or biologicals from single use vials or single use packages that are appropriately discarded. Providers are required to document the discarded drug or biological in the patient’s medical record. The JW modifier is…
United Healthcare Community Plan – Payer 87726
United HealthCare Community Plan- effective Nov 24, 2016. An EPSDT Visit coding is required for Early and Periodic Screen, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Visits. This change is being done in order to become compliant with the State requirements. Claims will be denied if this information is not included when submitting claims for certain CPT and…
January 2017 – Newsletter
The first Newsletter of 2017 was recently sent out with topics on: EPCS Token Renewal MIPS Began on January 1st HealtheLink Displaying IERD Information CPIA Study Read the full version: http://eepurl.com/curImH
Protect Your Office From Ransomware
STI Managed Services had one of its busiest Decembers due to offices being brought down by Ransomware attacks. These criminals are getting more and more creative. Some offices saw nearly a week of lost productivity. The most common attacks are from old and open Firewalls, clicking on infected attachments in emails, not maintaining security patches…
Email Newsletters – 2016
If you’ve missed one of our newsletters from 2016 – you can review them below: December 2016 (December 7, 2016) November 2016 (November 2, 2016) September 2016 (September 7, 2016) October 2016 (October 5, 2016) September 2016 (September 7, 2016) August 2016 (August 3, 2016) July 2016 (July 6, 2016) June 2016 (June 1, 2016) May 2016 (May 4, 2016) April 2016 (April 6, 2016) March 2016 (March 3, 2016) February 2016 (February 5,…
Clinical Practice Improvement Activities and Measurement Study
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is conducting a Clinical Practice Improvement Activities (CPIA) Study, as outlined in the MACRA final rule. Applications for this study will be accepted from January 1 – 31, 2017. Clinicians and groups who are eligible for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) that participate successfully in the…