Focus shifts from voluntary to punitive; makes business associates more accountable for breaches of personal health information
The ACR’s Benchmark Tool Helps Rheumatologists Gauge Performance
Survey lets physicians compare questionnaire responses with regional, national averages
The ACR’s RISE Registry Offers Rheumatologists Many Benefits
Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness simplifies physician quality reporting
Rheumatology Informatics System for Effectiveness Registry Can Help Physicians Improve Practice Performance
RISE system compares physician practices with national benchmarks, links physicians with electronic health records
The 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Must-See Pre-Meeting Courses
Courses on microbiome in rheumatic diseases, patient-centered outcomes are highlights
Electronic Health Records Present Communication Challenges for Physicians
Digitized patient records have transformed how clinicians record, understand clinical information
Ethics Forum: Patient Test Requests Pose Challenges for Rheumatologists
Ethical challenges physicians face when patients request potentially unnecessary medical tests
Clinical Documentation Improvement Programs Can Protect Physicians
CDI programs can validate patient care, support accurate coding practices, evidence-based care for quality-reporting measures
Avoid Data Breaches, HIPAA Violations When Posting Patients’ Protected Health Information Online
Learn how to de-identify patient information before sharing it over social media or by other means
2014 Physician Quality Reporting System; Important Dates, Deadlines
PQRS reporting deadlines required to meet to reap incentives, avoid penalties