EHR Analytics

How EHR Data Analytics Influences Value-Based Reimbursement

February 18, 2016 - As the transition away from traditional, fee-for-service payment models towards value-based reimbursement continues, the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) is becoming the rule rather than the exception. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a value-based payment timetable in January of 2015 to switch to...


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Nearly 34% of revenue cycle, big data users pick Epic

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