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The article offers information on urge to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)to re-evaluate Stage 3 of its meaningful use (MU) program for electronic health records (EHRs). Topics discussed include presents implementation of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program and Alternative Payment Models (APMs) in EHRs, views of orthopaedic surgeon Thomas C. Barber on health information technology and provisions for the EHR Incentive Programs in from 2015 to 2017.

The article discusses the issues of concern towards the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule final rule for 2015 that was released October 31, 2014 for orthopaedic surgeons. Changes in the rule pertains to physician fees, electronic health records, and Physician Quality Reporting System. Issues of concern include the episode-based method of bundling surgical payments, mechanism of reimbursement for physicians and procedure codes revaluing.

The article offers the author's view on implementing Electronic Health Records (EHR) system to the orthopaedic surgery practice in the U.S. The author states that the successful implementation of the system to the practice may be costly. The author notes that EHR is time-consuming and drains productivity. The author mentions that EHR increases risks for potential medical errors.

The article discusses the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and their impact on medical costs and health care quality in the U.S. A 2005 report from RAND Corp. predicted that the use of EMRs could save healthcare system $81 billion annually, however, a new analysis finds that the previous predictions were overly optimistic. The 2010 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act included incentives for hospitals and doctors to subsidize investment in the technology.

The article focuses on the top orthopaedic issues of 2012 in the U.S. It says that metal-on-metal (MoM) total hip implants and the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the healthcare reform of U.S. President Barack Obama were considered the most interesting stories of the year. It adds that quality-related topics that can change orthopaedic practices were also included such as electronic health records (EHRs) and the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) expansion.

The article discusses how the U.S. orthopaedic practices can avoid increase in evaluation and management (E/M) coding due to electronic health records (EHRs). It states that one can use the Academy's Orthopaedic Code-X software which can help to know how surgeons use level 4 and 5 codes. It mentions that physicians and staff can sign up for American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) coding course.

The article focuses on a proposed rule by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that address meaningful use of electronic health records (EHR) from 2015-2017. Topics include standardization of the 2015 reporting period for the EHR incentive-payment program, consolidation of all public health reporting objectives into a single objective, and response from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

The article focuses on an exception established by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for providers who experience hardship in achieving a meaningful use of electronic health records (EHR). Topics include qualifications of eligible professionals (EPs) for the hardship exception, automatic exceptions, and payment adjustment plan.

The article focuses on the announcement of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its intention to engage in rulemaking to update its Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. It says that the update aims to reduce reporting burden experienced by providers and to address the concerns on software implementation. Moreover, the announcement followed news that almost 257,000 professionals would be affected by meaningful use (MU) penalties.

The article focuses on the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), a nonprofit organization for data collection and research on total hip and knee replacement, which has closed various hospitals and procedures in 2014. It notes the November 2013 pilot study of AJRR which assessed the availability of Level II elements in electronic health records and tested the workflow model for Patient Reported Outcome Measures. The AJRR Demand Reporting and Electronic Dashboard Service is also discussed.

The article reports on the final regulations published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on September 4, 2014 for meeting the Stage 2 meaningful use criteria for electronic health records. It notes the bill introduced by the House of Representatives on September 16, 2014 calling the CMS to revert the 90-consecutive day requirement of the Stage 2 meaningful use. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is advocating for the need of the legislation.

The article offers tips for orthopaedic practice to be prepared for the health care and digital transformation in the U.S. in 2014. It suggests to upgrade, implement or acquire electronic medical record (EMR) systems before July 1 to assure they will meet International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 requirements. It states that health information exchanges (HIEs) are aimed to share summary patient treatment information.

The article offers information on Stage 2 Meaningful Use objectives that offers patients with medical care information and records in the U.S. It mentions that the eligible professionals (EPs) including orthopaedic surgeons should meet two measures including online access to health information and EP reporting period to third party. It mentions that electronic medical record (EMR) helps in saving the time of medical staff.

The article reports that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) members are putting on efforts to incorporate electronic medical records (EMR) into their practices to pursue the goals of the U.S. government's electronic health records incentive program. It mentions that Stage 2 meaningful use requirements ask orthopaedic surgeons to adjust their workflows and involve patients in their care.

The article offers information on the liability and risks associated with the electronic health records (EHR) of health facilities in the U.S. It mentions that EHR is advantageos to companies because it can boost the level of patient care. Meanwhile, EHR has its corresponding disadvantages because it increases liability of physicians.

The article focuses on the importance of authorship and accuracy in compliance with the electronic medical record (EMR) requirements in the U.S. It notes that records which failed to meet such goals will potentially be subjected to audits or payments denials. It mentions that a physician must be able to make modification and customize the documentation of every patient in an EMR.

The article focuses on the courses offered by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) on practice management in the U.S. It mentions the session conducted by the AAOS on electronic health records (EHR) and accountable care organization (ACO) in 2011. Also, it notes the symposium titled "The AAOS Practice Forward: Managing Your Practice in an Era of Health Care Transformation" which guides orthopaedic surgeons who plan to expand their relationship with hospitals.

The article focuses on the State 2 incentive payments on the meaningful use of electronic health record (EHR) system in the orthopaedic practice in the U.S. It mentions that the state 2 criteria stress on enhancing care transitions and patient engagement, urging orthopedists to utilize a health information exchange (HIE). It notes that the change of care core objective necessitates that the practice must be able to transfer data electronically from the office to a hospital or a physician.

The article reports on the importance of the implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR) system to reduce risk of an audit in the U.S. It states that EMR systems for patients to report family and medical history. In addition, physician Mary LeGrand of KarenZupko & Associates mentions that EMR might save time and invalid documents.