CMS issues 2009 IPPS, takes another look at the "stand in the shoes" rule and solicits thoughts on gainsharing exceptions

18 years ago

On April 30, CMS published its draft 2009 IPPS regulation.  The inpatient prospective payment system reg is loaded down, as…

The Mommy Blawger does Blawg Review

18 years ago

With Mother's Day just around the corner, The Mommy Blawger hosts Blawg Review this week, in honor of International Midwives'…

David Harlow quoted on CMS recovery audit contractor (RAC) initiative

18 years ago

The Medicare recovery audit contractor (RAC) initiative is moving from pilot phase to national implementation, in stages.  See my earlier…

David Harlow quoted on medical staff discipline procedures

18 years ago

The HealthBlawger was quoted in a piece entitled "A graduated discipline policy can boost procedural compliance," which ran as the…

Back from hiatus

18 years ago

I've taken a break from posting as I've been on vacation, recharging batteries; I'll be playing catch-up over the next…

MA eHealth Collaborative extends pilot for six months

18 years ago

From today's press release from MAeHC:The Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative (MAeHC) announces the extension of their electronic health record (EHR) pilot…

HIPAA compliance = privacy protected?

18 years ago

A year ago, AHRQ found rampant confusion and mistakes among covered entities trying to comply with HIPAA.  This month, HIMMS…

Blawg Review #154

18 years ago

Welcome to the World Health Day edition of Blawg Review.  If this is your first visit to HealthBlawg, I hope…

Brian Klepper hosts Health Wonk Review

18 years ago

The latest edition of Health Wonk Review is up at The Health Care Blog, hosted this time around by Brian…

Caritas Christi to bring on a new CEO

18 years ago

Greater Boston's Caritas Christi Health System has had a rough couple of years -- fiscal difficulties at some of its…