Two Weeks Until ICD-10 Deadline; Physicians Have Some Relief
Susan HuntingtonBeginning October 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will not accept ICD-9 diagnosis codes for dates of service after September 30, and…
Nearly Half of Healthcare IT Leaders Unprepared for Cyber Attacks
In view of recent highly publicized cyber attacks and the resulting financial, regulatory and reputational risks, healthcare organizations should be highly focused on cyber security.…
CMS Releases 2014 ACO Results; Is Experience the Sole Determinant of ACOs Performance Results?
On August 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released information on the 2014 quality and financial performance results for the accountable care…
CMS Bundled Payments Initiative: Will the Risk Pay Off?
On August 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that more than 2,100 participants in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative…
Comments Solicited on Draft Guide on Mobile Device Security
On July 23, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through its National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) published a draft step-by-step practice guide…
UCLA Breach Class Action: Caution for Connecticut Hospitals
A proposed class action filed in California federal court on July 20 (Allen v. UCLA Health Systems Auxiliary et al., case no. 2:15-cv-05487 in the U.S.…
NACD Survey Shows Big Gap in Understanding of Cyber Risks, Particularly in Healthcare
Cyber risk has become a key regulatory concern for companies in the wake of several high-profile breaches. Regulators are paying increasing attention to the obligations of…
CMS Finalizes ACO Rules: Good News for Providers
On June 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule (“Final Rule”) on the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) (Fed.…
Connecticut Omnibus Healthcare Bill Includes “Surprise Bill” Protection
Effective July 1, 2016, a surprise bill from an out-of-network healthcare provider may be considered an unfair trade practice in Connecticut. The states new bipartisan omnibus healthcare…
Connecticut Court Issues Decision on Insurance Coverage for Data Breaches
On May 18, the Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed the appellate courts decision denying coverage under a companys general liability and umbrella insurance policies for more than…