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May 12, 2015

Congratulations Norma Jean Morgan

Norma Jean Morgan Receives ACHCA’s Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award Alexandria, VA — May 7, 2015 – The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is proud to honor Norma Morgan, CNHA, FACHCA, Administrator of EFFINGHAM CO EXTENDED CARE FAC…

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May 11, 2015

Avoiding Problems Transitioning to ICD-10

For the last several years now, anyone in the healthcare provider sector, has heard about or been highly anticipating the move to ICD-10.  The upcoming change will obviously require investments to be made, but will be more costly to those…

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May 8, 2015

Autism Coverage Becomes Law with Signing

Just a month ago, the endeavor to pass a bill that would require Georgia insurances to cover those with autism appeared to be dead.  However, through the efforts of child advocates and legislators a reworked bill (House Bill 429) was…

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May 7, 2015

Meaningful Use, What Should You Be Doing?

Meaningful Use With SGR repealed and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) H.R. 2 now in place, Meaningful Use requirements are still very much in place, despite some pivotal adjustments. Attesting to Stage 3 Meaningful Use is still necessary…

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April 14, 2015

5 Costly Healthcare Megatrends

By: Ayla Ellison There are five trends that emerged in 2014 that are likely to prove costly in 2015, according to a recentForbes article by Robert Pearl, MD, CEO of The Permanente Medical Group. 1. Hepatitis C drugs with high…

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February 25, 2015

Medicare Advantage Rate Adjustments

According to a recent proposal posted by CMS this week, health insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans will see their rates cut by approximately .95 percent in 2016.  The finalized payment rates are expected to be final April 6th.  Below is…

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January 26, 2015

30% of Medicare Reimbursement payments to be value-based by 2016

Better, Smarter, Healthier: In historic announcement, HHS sets clear goals and timeline for shifting Medicare reimbursements from volume to value In a meeting with nearly two dozen leaders representing consumers, insurers, providers, and business leaders, Health and Human Services Secretary…

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