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CMS Clarifies Position on Texting Patient Information

Jan 22, 2018 at 02:22 pm by admin

After a confusing month of contradicting guidance, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memorandum clarifying its position regarding the use of.... Read More

Memphis Medical Leaders Focus On Transforming Healthcare

Dec 19, 2017 at 04:25 pm by admin

Despite an Uncertain Pathway, Local Administrators Navigate a Positive Course With the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unresolved, healthcare continues to face major.... Read More

New Roadblocks Can Slow Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Oct 09, 2017 at 09:57 am by admin

Insurance Limitations Can Be an Obstruction for Patients Despite recent advancements in sleep medicine, Mid-South sleep specialists are facing new challenges when diagnosing a.... Read More

Medical District Project Is Mammoth Challenge

Sep 19, 2017 at 10:29 am by admin

Cooperation Among Institutions Bodes Well for Success in Transforming Area The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) faces an imposing - seemingly impossible - chall.... Read More

Some HIPAA Processes May Need Some Significant Updates

Sep 19, 2017 at 09:54 am by admin

Providing patients with copies of their medical record is not a new concept for medical practices. However, processes in place for doing so may need some significant updates b.... Read More

Who's Ready for MACRA?

Aug 09, 2017 at 12:22 pm by admin

Hint: Not the Target Audience In late June, the American Medical Association commended the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for proposing several new policies to.... Read More

Drugmakers Deploy Political Cash as Prices and Anger Mount

Aug 09, 2017 at 11:56 am by admin

Two federal investigations -- one examining opioid sales, another about a multiple sclerosis drug whose price had soared to $34,000 a vial -- were only part of the troubles Ma.... Read More

EOC Will Have a Broad Impact On State's Healthcare Providers

Jul 12, 2017 at 03:01 pm by admin

A Key Strategy to Reduce Costs and Increase Quality of Services Across the country, many states, organizations and insurance companies are implementing value-based payment mod.... Read More