Meaningful Use 2016 – May 2016 Newsletter
Security Risk assessment Remember that conducting a security risk analysis to meet the standards of the 1996 HIPAA Security rule is part of Meaningful Use requirements. This applies to both Stage 1 and...
View ArticleMeaningful Use 2015 – May 2016 Newsletter
Reminder: The Hardship Exemption has been extended to July 1, 2016. If you were unable to attest, you still have an opportunity to submit a Hardship Exemption.
View ArticleMACRA/MIPS/APMS – May 2016 Newsletter
You probably have already heard that CMS issued the proposal for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (APMs) on April 27. These two components are part of...
View ArticleInteroperability – June 2016 Newsletter
As we mentioned in the intro to this newsletter, big things are happening in the world of interoperability, and we are Curas are very excited about the work that eClinicalWorks is doing in this area!...
View ArticleImportant Meaningful Use 2016 and PQRS Points to Remember – June 2016 Newsletter
Meaningful Use 2015 The Hardship Exemption for Meaningful Use 2015 has been extended to July 1, 2016 – which is just around the corner! If you were unable to attest, you still have an opportunity to...
View ArticleMeaningful Use Highlights – June 2016 Newsletter
1. We are nearly halfway completed with this year’s reporting period. As more practices start to prepare for the 2016 requirements, there are a few key points you need to be aware of. . All providers...
View ArticlePQRS Group Practice Reporting Option – June 2016 Newsletter
The Group Practice Reporting Option (GPRO) Self Nomination Deadline for PQRS is June 30th. Under this option, practices have the ability to report their 2016 quality measure data to a qualified...
View ArticleCuras Partners with TransFirst® – July 2016 Newsletter
After working with them for many years, Curas has recently partnered with TransFirst as our preferred vendor for ePayments. TransFirst has more than 20 years of experience in helping medical...
View ArticleTip! – July 2016 Newsletter
Are you monitoring what denials are occurring in your practice? Do you know how to use the eBO Denial Reports? Check out the Denial Dashboard! 375.01 – Denial Dashboard 375.02 – Denials Summary In...
View ArticleImportant Meaningful Use 2016 and PQRS Points to Remember – July 2016 Newsletter
Meaningful Use 2016 Security Risk assessment Remember that conducting a security risk analysis to meet the standards of the 1996 HIPAA Security rule is part of Meaningful Use requirements. This applies...
View ArticleCuras Partners with TransFirst®- August 2016 Newsletter
After working with them for many years, Curas has recently partnered with TransFirst as our preferred vendor for ePayments. TransFirst has more than 20 years of experience in helping medical...
View ArticleV10-SP1-C20 – August 2016 Newsletter
eClinicalWorks sent communication on the evening of July 25, 2016 regarding an update mandate to version 10 SP1-C20. For our support clients, Curas is recommending the upgrade. It is important to note...
View ArticleV10e Watch – August 2016 Newsletter
We are excited about the upcoming release of eClinicalWorks 10e! In addition to the preview for attendees at the August User Group meeting, we’ve already begun testing and holding preview sessions with...
View ArticleTip! – August 2016 Newsletter
eClinicalWorks V10 handles PDF better than previous versions. You can scan as a PDF using the Advanced Scanning option from Patient Documents. This pop-up into reader can be turned off so that the PDF...
View ArticleCuras Wins a Future 50 Award from St. Louis Small Business Monthly – August...
Each year, St. Louis Small Business Monthly recognizes 50 companies in the area for their growth, vision, and impact on the St. Louis business community. Curas is proud to have been chosen for...
View ArticleImportant Meaningful Use 2016 and PQRS Points to Remember – August 2016...
Meaningful Use 2016 2016 Reporting Period A 90-day EHR reporting period has been proposed by CMS, offering additional flexibility for all eligible professionals subject to Meaningful Use reporting...
View ArticleV10e Watch: Introducing 10e Bootcamps, October 2016
As we stated last month, we expect to hear more in the coming months leading up to the National User Conference. In the meantime, we have developed a series of Curas 10e Bootcamps! As with the V10...
View ArticleMeaningful Use Highlights, October 2016
Medicaid MU The last year that an EP can begin participation in the Medicaid EHR incentive program is 2016. Incentive payments for Medicaid are up to $63,750 over six years. EPs can receive an...
View ArticleCarequality is Live, October 2016
eClinicalWorks is now live with Carequality, which provides a seamless exchange of clinical data between the eClinicalWorks EHR and external EMRs. This eliminates the need for multiple connections,...
View ArticleQRURs, October 2016
QRUR stands for Quality and Resource Use Reports, released annually by CMS. These are feedback reports for your performance in Medicare’s PQRS and Value-Based Modifier (VBM) programs for calendar year...
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