News/Blog Entries http://medisysinc.infomedia.net/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST Infomedia ContentEdits http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19930 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced at least two companies have been named as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ATCB) to certify Electronic Health Records technology software applications for the 'meaningful use' requirements for Stage 1 incentives.  The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) and The Drummond Group, Inc.... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19930 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19856 CMS will host a national provider conference call on "ICD-10 Implementation in a 5010 Environment". This call will be held on Monday, September 13 and will include a review basic information on ICD-10 and 5010.  A question and answer session will be held at the end of the call.... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19856 Practice Management Software Electronic Health Records Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19681 In a recent news release, CCHIT, the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, announced that they have applied with the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) to become an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ATCB-ONC).  The ONC plans to have multiple certification bodies that will test EHR technology to ensure the software applications will enable providers to qualify for 'meaningful use' incentives.... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19681 Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19660 Although the DEA has given their approval to allow for electronic prescribing of controlled substances, the DEA technical requirements to do so involve several layers.  Prior to electronic prescribing of controlled substances, pharmacies, providers and vendors will need to implement extensive security and technical measures.... Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19660 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19572   Birmingham/Montgomery, Alabama, July 13, 2010……As part of the strong commitment to facilitate the activities surrounding health information exchange, MediSYS has announced plans to release the MediSYS Physician Information Network in the first quarter of 2011.  This MediSYS Physician Information Network will allow providers treating mutual patients to share pertinent health information electronically.... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19572 Press Releases ePrescribe Practice Management Software Electronic Health Records Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19573 In a press release issued July 13, 2010, CMS and ONC made a joint announcement regarding the final rules to support ‘Meaningful Use’ of Electronic Health Records which may qualify eligible providers to receive as much as either $44,000 under Medicare or $63,750 under Medicaid.... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19573 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19554 Due to provider concerns surrounding PECOS enrollment issues, CMS will not implement the July 6 PECOS deadline.  According to the email notification below from CMS, for payment for claims will not be affected by PECOS enrollment.  CMS TO REVIEW PECOS ENROLLMENT PROCESS Medicare Working with Ordering and Referring Providers and Suppliers to Streamline Enrollment Process The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with providers to address concerns about enrollment in the Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries continue to receive the health care services and items they need.... Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19554 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19481  Cahaba GBA, the J10 A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, announced in a recent email notification that they will merge three claims processing environments by August 3.  Below is their notification:          Dear Medicare Part B Providers,        Multi-Carrier System Merge for J10 Providers (Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee) Cahaba Government Benefit Administrators,® LLC currently has three Multi-Carrier System (MCS) claims processing environments, which were inherited when we transitioned to the  Jurisdiction 10 A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19481 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19463 President Obama signed into law the Medicare 2.2% fee increase.  As reported by MGMA Washington Connexion, CMS has published the following statement. On June 25, 2010, President Obama signed into law the “Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19463 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19415 Today, CMS directed contractors to lift the hold that affected claims with dates-of-service June 1 or after.  These claims were being held until June 17, now contractors are to begin processing claims on a first-in/first-out basis.  Per this release from CMS: Congress continues to debate the elimination of the negative update that took effect June 1, 2010.... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19415 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19400 Medicare contractors have been instructed to hold claims with dates-of-service from June 1, 2010 forward until Friday, June 18 to allow congress more time to respond to the pending Medicare fee schedule changes.  This is an extension of the hold that was set to end Monday, June 14.... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19400 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19318 Below is an email from Cahaba GBA,  the J10 A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor for the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Regarding Medicare's holding of claims for the first 10 days in June for claims with dates of service beginning June 1, 2010:  Dear Medicare Part A and Part B Providers, Information Regarding the Holding of June 2010 Claims for Services Paid Under the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule The Continuing Extension Act of 2010, enacted on April 15, 2010, extended the zero percent (0%) update to the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) through May 31, 2010.... Sun, 6 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19318 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19330 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) interim final rule to allow for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances became final June 1, 2010.  The rule is intended to allow DEA-registered prescribing practitioners to sign and transmit controlled substance prescriptions electronically.... Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19330 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19277 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has again delayed the deadline for implementation of the "Red Flag" rule until January 1, 2011.  The latest deadline was June 1, but practices now have until the first of next year to implement a program to help prevent identity theft. Many feel this legislation puts an unnecessary burden on medical practices for what may have been meant for financial institutions.... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19277 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19248 In a recent notification from Cahaba Government Benefit Administrators®, LLC,, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, informed providers that the number of duplicate Medicare claims submitted is significant and improper.  Below is a statement included in this notification and a link to their article: Unlike other health insurance payers where it is customary to bill until paid, multiple or repetitive billing to Medicare for a particular item or service is improper.... Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19248 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19175   CMS Provider Resources emailed the following notice regarding Medicare Retroactive Payment Corrections:   Important Message Regarding Medicare's Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010   On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.... Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19175 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19036 MediSYS EHR and MediSYS eRX clients who are also Patient First providers will receive an extra $1.00 built into their Medicaid Patient First case management fee for each of their Patient First patients. MediSYS EHR and MediSYS eRX now include access to Alabama Medicaid Agency's Together For Quality (TFQ).... Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 19036 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18920 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a contract to CGI Federal, Inc. to expand the current provider enrollment system for HITECH Registration and Attestation Functionality.  The expansion of the Provider Enrollment Chain Ownership System (PECOS) is to include the ability for providers to register for electronic health records "meaningful use" incentives.... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18920 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records Document Imaging EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18897 President Obama signed the extension bill that was approved by the House of Representatives last night regarding the extension of the Medicare physician payment freeze through May 31.    Claims that were being held with dates of service April 1 or later are being released for processing.... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18897 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18768 SureScripts released a statement which supports the recent actions of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to allow electronic prescribing of controlled substances.  View this release at the following link: http://www.surescripts.com/container_pdf.aspx?name=downloads/Surescripts-Statement-On-DEA-Ruling-March-2010.... Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18768 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18649 Birmingham, AL, March 12, 2010......As part of MediSYS' commitment to streamline healthcare information, MediSYS announced today the addition of ordering LabCorp tests from within MediSYS ePrescribe and MediSYS Electronic Health Records.  Electronic lab results have been available for practices with qualifying external lab volume for sometime from over 10 external lab reference companies direct to MediSYS EHR or ePrescribe.... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18649 Press Releases ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18536 As part of the $385 million federal stimulus funds to states to aide in the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records, Alabama has been awarded $10.5 million to build EHR System. Medicaid's Together for Quality is the state's pilot project for EHR began in 2008.  Read more at: http://governorpress.... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18536 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18500 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will delay until January 3, 2011 the implementation of Phase 2 which results in non-payment if the billed service requires an ordering/referring provider and the ordering/referring provider is not on the claim.  In early October, 2009 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began Phase I to implement an expanded claim process to verify that the ordering/referring provider on a claim is eligible to order/refer and is enrolled in Medicare.... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18500 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18426 In early October, 2009 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began Phase I to implement an expanded claim process to verify that the ordering/referring provider on a claim is eligible to order/refer and is enrolled in Medicare.  Phase 1 provides a warning edit. Phase 2 results in unpaid claims.... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18426 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18371 According to a recent Medicaid ALERT to all providers, effective March 1, 2010, all Medicaid claims must be submitted electronically unless they require attachments or Administrative Review override by Medicaid.  Paper claims received after February 30 which do not require an attachment will not be processed by Medicaid.... Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18371 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18222 MediSYS EHR Midmark Diagnostic Interface Birmingham, AL (January 15, 2010) - MediSYS Electronic Health Records integration of Midmark Corporation's IQ diagnostic products is now operational. The MediSYS EHR initial integration of Midmark's products includes IQMark Digital ECG and IQMark EZ Holter.... Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18222 Press Releases ePrescribe Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18151 On December 30, 2009, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published proposed requirements for the EHR Incentive Programs.  Their proposed rule would be used to implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT of 2009.  There are two EHR incentive programs: Medicare and Medicaid.... Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18151 Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17973 According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), approximately 99% of all claims that Medicare identifies for crossover, as cited on provider Medicare Remittance Advice, are crossed over by CMS Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC).  The crossover failures are due HIPAA compliance issues or related data errors and the provider will receive a Medicare-generated special notification specifying the reason.... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 17973 Practice Management Software http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17838 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated that the PQRI program in 2008 was a success with a significant increase in payments to eligible providers / professionals over 2007.  According to a news release from CMS dated Friday, November 13, more than 85,000 physicians and other eligible participants received incentive payments totaling more than $92 million.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17838 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17775 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has announced that their new payment method that was scheduled to be implemented December 1, 2009 will be delayed.  They are expected to announce fee schedule and processing changes by July 1, 2010.  BCBS encourages providers to refer to https://www.... Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17775 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17774 On October 30, the Federal Trade Commission announced another delay in the enforcement of the "Red Flags" Rule.  At the request of Members of Congress, the "Red Flags" Rule, which was scheduled to go into action November 1, 2009, has been delayed until June 1, 2010.... Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17774 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17737 Phase 1 of the DMEPOS Claims Edits is now underway.  Phase 1 will provide warning messages to prompt providers to take action prior to Phase 2 which will result in rejections beginning January 4, 2010.  Phase 1 (October 5, 2009 through January 3, 2010), DMEPOS suppliers who report ordering/referring providers who do not pass both edits will receive an informational message on their remittance.... Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17737 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17641 National Government Services, one of the largest Medicare contractors in the country, released the following information to avoid unnecessary claim rejections.  They will reject claims when lower case characters are submitted in the ordering/referring provider field.  See their notice below for details: Ordering/Referring Provider Case Sensitive Edits CEDI has front end edits in place to validate the data submitted conforms to HIPAA and Medicare requirements.... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17641 Practice Management Software Medical Billing Services - Outsource Options http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17553 Providers can now view what their estimated impact will be with the December 1, 2009 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama new payment method.  Login to Provider Access at  https://www.bcbsal.org/providers/index.cfm  then select Provider Functions, Physician Profile Reports, View Your Fee Schedule Impact.... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17553 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17554 MediSYS will be participating in the 3rd Annual Cardiovascular Update on November 7, 2009.  The 2009 Cardiovascular Update is being offered through The CVA Medical Education Foundation.  This continuing medical education meeting is designed to provide physicians and other healthcare staff with an overview of important developments in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease.... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17554 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17547 Below is a recent publication from Surescripts regarding CMS e-Prescribing / MIPPA Incentive Program.  http://www.surescripts.com/downloads/MIPPA%20summary%20sheet.pdf For 2010, the incentive is slated to be 2% of the total allowed charges for covered professional services (Part B charges).... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17547 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17426 For PMD doctors, Blue Cross of Alabama will adopt a new payment methodology effective December 1, 2009.  They will implement the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) which is being used by the majority of payers across the nation.  The BCBS transition to RBRVS will occur over several years.... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17426 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17360 A busy family medicine practice in Reform, Alabama has joined the many practices now connected to Pickens County Medical Center (PCMC) through MediSYS EHR.  Beginning today, for this practice, radiology results from PCMC are automatically directed to the provider's in-box and associated with the patient's electronic health record.... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17360 EHR Interoperability http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17355 MediSYS EHR is nearing completion of the Alabama Medicaid Agency's Together For Quality (TFQ) integration.  The TFQ and MediSYS EHR integration will allow practices to query the State of Alabama's central database for patient medications, problem list, allergies/reactions, immunizations, lab results, procedure history, providers of care, and even limited personal history.... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17355 Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17338 ... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17338 ePrescribe Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17325 For dates of service on after September 1, 2009, Medicare has created two new HCPC codes for billing for the administration of the H1N1 Virus Vaccine.  G9141 - Influenza A (H1N1) immunization administration (includes the physician counseling the patient/family) G9142 - Influenza A (H1N1) vaccine, any route of administration Since the vaccine is being made available to providers at no cost, Medicare will not pay providers for the vaccine.... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17325 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17328 MediSYS will be participating in the upcoming 2009 ANNUAL MEETING & FALL PEDIATRIC UPDATE September 18 - 20, 2009 at the Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, AL.  If you will be attending this meeting, please stop by our booth.  We will be featuring MediSYS EHR for Pediatrics, MediSYS PM and Pediatric Billing Services.... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17328 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17171 MediSYS ePrescribe Handheld Access Birmingham, AL (August 21, 2009) - MediSYS announced today the addition of a handheld mobile application for the growing number of providers now using electronic prescribing.  This mobile application will allow physicians to securely prescribe medications and electronically route prescriptions using a handheld device to SureScripts, the country's largest national electronic prescribing network.... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17171 Press Releases ePrescribe Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16979   http://cchit.org/products/2008/ambulatory/1020 MediSYS for Physicians, Inc. MediSYS EHR 1.0 Certification Requirements The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT) confirms that this product is a CCHIT Certified 08 Ambulatory EHR.... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 16979 Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16912 Alabama One of America's Best Places to Practice...Medical Economics http://www.memag.com/ listed Alabama as one of America's Best Places to Practice.  In the July 10 issue of Medical Economics, Alabama placed in their top ten picks.  Alabama was recognized as the 8th best place for physicians to practice in America.... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 16912 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15826 Cunningham Pathology Interface to MediSYS EHR / ePrescribe February 6, 2009, Birmingham, AL..... In keeping with the growing focus to reduce healthcare costs and improve patient care, MediSYS announced today the release of a real-time lab interface with Cunningham Pathology, an Alabama-based company who provides customized pathology laboratory services.... Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST 15826 Press Releases ePrescribe Electronic Health Records http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15055 CMS Delays Ban on Faxed Prescriptions See link below: Http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/practice-management/20081105cms-fax-ban.html  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST 15055 http://medisysinc.infomedia.net//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=14951 MediSYS Electronic Health Records  Huntsville Hospital Interface Underway Birmingham, AL (October 24, 2008) --MediSYS announced today that Huntsville Hospital will become a new addition to MediSYS' Electronic Health Record interface options.  The process is underway to establish an interface with Huntsville Hospital which will allow practices using MediSYS EHR to receive certain hospital documents electronically.... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST 14951 Electronic Health Records