NDHA Informer
The Informer is an electronic newsletter posted every Friday. It is designed to bring the latest news and information from the healthcare arena in a concise, easy-to-read format.
Below are the last six issues. Any issues prior to that are located in the Informer Archive.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
VP Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
CME/CE Certified Course on AHA/ACC Guidelines – High Blood Pressure
Health Information Network Connectivity Grant Program
2014 ICD-10-PCS Files
FY 2014 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code Addendum Now Available
ICD-10-CM/PCS Myths and Facts Revised Fact Sheet
President’s Message
VP Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
CME/CE Certified Course on AHA/ACC Guidelines – High Blood Pressure
Health Information Network Connectivity Grant Program
2014 ICD-10-PCS Files
FY 2014 ICD-9-CM Procedure Code Addendum Now Available
ICD-10-CM/PCS Myths and Facts Revised Fact Sheet
ATTACHMENTS:
North Dakota Health Care Review, Inc. Open Positions
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
NDHA Annual Convention
Physician Recruitment Tips
Aetna Announces Acquisition of Coventry Health Care
CMS Issues FY 2014 SNF Proposed Update
OCR Releases Tools for HIPAA compliance
OCR Launches Initiative to Strengthen Language Access Programs at CAHs
Following CDC Protocols Cuts Dialysis Bloodstream Infections in Half
North Dakota Health Care Review, Inc. Open Positions
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
NDHA Annual Convention
Physician Recruitment Tips
Aetna Announces Acquisition of Coventry Health Care
CMS Issues FY 2014 SNF Proposed Update
OCR Releases Tools for HIPAA compliance
OCR Launches Initiative to Strengthen Language Access Programs at CAHs
Following CDC Protocols Cuts Dialysis Bloodstream Infections in Half
ATTACHMENTS:
Director, Medical Services Division – ND Dept. of Human Services
Quality Network – Quality News
Past, Present and Future of American Indian Nurses in ND
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
VP Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
CMS Clarifies Stance on Sequestration in Medicare Advantage Plans
CMS EHR Incentive Program – Registration & Attestation Stage 1
Director, Medical Services Division – ND Dept. of Human Services
Quality Network – Quality News
Past, Present and Future of American Indian Nurses in ND
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
VP Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
CMS Clarifies Stance on Sequestration in Medicare Advantage Plans
CMS EHR Incentive Program – Registration & Attestation Stage 1
ATTACHMENTS:
2013 Dakota Conference Registration
IN THIS ISSUE:
Washington Update
Physician Recruitment Tips
Additional CHNA Guidance
AHA Surveying Hospitals About Transition to ICD-10, EHR Meaningful Use
CMS Proposed FY 2014 IPPS, LTCH Rules
CMS Proposed Hospice Payment Update for FY 2014
CMS Posts Updated Guidance Concerning Relative Humidity for Anesthetizing Locations (CAHs Included)
2013 Dakota Conference Registration
IN THIS ISSUE:
Washington Update
Physician Recruitment Tips
Additional CHNA Guidance
AHA Surveying Hospitals About Transition to ICD-10, EHR Meaningful Use
CMS Proposed FY 2014 IPPS, LTCH Rules
CMS Proposed Hospice Payment Update for FY 2014
CMS Posts Updated Guidance Concerning Relative Humidity for Anesthetizing Locations (CAHs Included)
ATTACHMENTS:
FNP-C Presentation Medical Center, Rolla
Health Insurance Exchange Handout
ND Regional Stakeholder Call 05/03
Save The Date – Emergency Healthcare Preparedness Program Conference – 06/27
Sentinel Event Alert – Medical Device Alarm Safety in Hospitals
Flex Update April 2013
careLearning News April 2013
Health Advisory – Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens
AHA Advocacy Days
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
ND Flood Briefing 04/29
NDHA Finance Manager
Associate Member Welcome
AHA Grassroots Champions
Physician Recruitment Tips
Summary of the Affordable Care Act
Affordable Care Act Q & A
CMS Issues Reference for Rebilling
FNP-C Presentation Medical Center, Rolla
Health Insurance Exchange Handout
ND Regional Stakeholder Call 05/03
Save The Date – Emergency Healthcare Preparedness Program Conference – 06/27
Sentinel Event Alert – Medical Device Alarm Safety in Hospitals
Flex Update April 2013
careLearning News April 2013
Health Advisory – Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens
AHA Advocacy Days
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
ND Flood Briefing 04/29
NDHA Finance Manager
Associate Member Welcome
AHA Grassroots Champions
Physician Recruitment Tips
Summary of the Affordable Care Act
Affordable Care Act Q & A
CMS Issues Reference for Rebilling
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
IRS Issues Proposed Rule on Reporting Requirements for Charitable Hospitals
North Dakota’s Unemployment Rate
CMS Issues Transmittal on Administrator’s Ruling
Issue Brief Analyzes Limits on Medicare Spending
Study Finds Hospital Revenue to Increase Under ACA
ONC Provides HIT Resources for CAHs
CMS Posts New Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities
President’s Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
IRS Issues Proposed Rule on Reporting Requirements for Charitable Hospitals
North Dakota’s Unemployment Rate
CMS Issues Transmittal on Administrator’s Ruling
Issue Brief Analyzes Limits on Medicare Spending
Study Finds Hospital Revenue to Increase Under ACA
ONC Provides HIT Resources for CAHs
CMS Posts New Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities
ATTACHMENTS:
St. Andrew’s 100 Year Celebration
careLearning News March 2013
Meaningful Use Boot Camp Update
Privacy and Security Bootcamp
When Do I Start Meaningful Use Stage 2
CQMs in 2014
Payment Adjustments and Hardship Exemptions
Stage 2 of EHR Incentive Programs – Building from Stage 1
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
CMS Region VIII Update Call
CMS Publishes Revisions to Conditions of Participation Manuals
FDA – Drug Product Recalls
CMS to Host Calls on ICD-10 Preparation
St. Andrew’s 100 Year Celebration
careLearning News March 2013
Meaningful Use Boot Camp Update
Privacy and Security Bootcamp
When Do I Start Meaningful Use Stage 2
CQMs in 2014
Payment Adjustments and Hardship Exemptions
Stage 2 of EHR Incentive Programs – Building from Stage 1
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
CMS Region VIII Update Call
CMS Publishes Revisions to Conditions of Participation Manuals
FDA – Drug Product Recalls
CMS to Host Calls on ICD-10 Preparation
ATTACHMENTS:
Two ND CHI Facilities Named HealthStrong™ Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
ICD-10 Implementation Guides Available
Guide Available on Preventing CDI
Seniors Saved Over $6 Billion on Prescription Drugs as a Result of the Health Care Law
Two ND CHI Facilities Named HealthStrong™ Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
Physician Recruitment Tips
ICD-10 Implementation Guides Available
Guide Available on Preventing CDI
Seniors Saved Over $6 Billion on Prescription Drugs as a Result of the Health Care Law
ATTACHMENTS:
Jamestown Regional Medical Center – VP of Clinical Services
CDC Health Advisory – Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with a Novel Coronavirus
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
CMS Issues Rules on Rebilling
Medicare to Begin Enforcing Program Integrity Requirement
Physician Recruitment Tips
AHRQ Releases Toolkit to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
AHRQ Tool Helps Pharmacies Assess Patient Safety Culture
Toolkit Helps Hospital Units Make Care Safer for Patients
Jamestown Regional Medical Center – VP of Clinical Services
CDC Health Advisory – Updated Guidelines for Evaluation of Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with a Novel Coronavirus
IN THIS ISSUE:
President’s Message
CMS Issues Rules on Rebilling
Medicare to Begin Enforcing Program Integrity Requirement
Physician Recruitment Tips
AHRQ Releases Toolkit to Reduce Hospital Readmissions
AHRQ Tool Helps Pharmacies Assess Patient Safety Culture
Toolkit Helps Hospital Units Make Care Safer for Patients
17th Annual Western Regional Trustee Symposium Brochure
Meaningful Use Boot Camp Update
Meaningful Use Boot Camp Update
