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By Susan Morse | 12:06 pm | September 25, 2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid is prepared to go forward with the implementation of ICD-10 even if there is a government shutdown, according to statements reportedly made Thursday by CMS Deputy Administrator Dr. Patrick Conway.
By Henry Powderly | 11:23 am | September 25, 2015
This interactive list highlights what we think are 30 of the most important and engaging stories about ICD-10 from Healthcare Finance, Healthcare IT News, ICD-10 Watch and GovHealthIT, displayed using one of the many highly specific -- OK, weird -- codes included in the new set.
By Susan Morse | 10:23 am | September 25, 2015
The five-year model will be tested in seven states starting in January 2017: Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Mass., Pennsylvania Tennessee and Oregon.
By Mike Miliard | 08:55 am | September 25, 2015
The American Health Information Management Association has just released a subscription-based tool to help providers find the right ICD-10 code as the October 1 rollout nears.
By Erin McCann | 08:53 am | September 25, 2015
Medical practices across the U.S. are now spending a lot more on technology this year, up nearly 34 percent from four years ago, according to a new MGMA report.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 06:05 pm | September 24, 2015
Mark T. Bertolini, chairman and CEO of Aetna in Hartford, Connecticut and Joseph R. Swedish, president and CEO of Anthem in Indianapolis, argued before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights on Tuesday that local insurance plans would keep the industry competitive.
By Healthcare Finance Staff | 03:31 pm | September 24, 2015
The National Committee for Quality Assurance has released its newest rankings for health plans in the United States based on clinical and satisfaction scores. 
By Susan Morse | 12:12 pm | September 24, 2015
GE Healthcare has created Sustainable Healthcare Solutions, backed by a $300 million investment, to develop healthcare technology for governments, clinicians, private operators and non-government operators.
By Henry Powderly | 11:43 am | September 24, 2015
Nonprofits had held back on issuing bonds when the Affordable Care Act took effect on 2013 over concerns that disruptions in cash flow tied to reforms would make it harder to pay back debt for capital improvements.
By Kaiser Health News | 10:02 am | September 24, 2015
The health law's upcoming enrollment period may be its toughest yet, with federal officials promising a vigorous outreach campaign to enroll millions of eligible yet hard-to-reach Americans who have yet to sign up for health insurance.