Upcoming Events

March 18*
Genius Solutions Focus Group Seminar
@ The Somerset Inn in Troy, MI



April 8*
Genius Solutions Focus Group Seminar
@ The Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, MI


Various dates and times January-March*
Free Meaningful Use Webinars to prepare for 2015, Stage 1 & 2 reporting


(*Click on date you want for more information and registration.)

Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call (Feb 2015)

The Genius Solutions First Friday of the Month Conference Call is scheduled for Friday February 6th at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.


Planned topics for the conference call (so far) are:

• Anything new with ICD-10?
• BCBSM new ICD-10 testing starting 2/3/15 for top vendors
• BCBSM DME claims after 1/15 rejecting when POS=12
• Medicare 1% penalty for no EHR - Track or not?
• How to help protect against Crypto Virus malware
• ADAMS Appointment clients should AutoUpdate to eTHOMAS 9.4.23
• We miss Chris Andrews
• Final comments

Don't Forget the Attestation Deadline - Feb 28th, 2015

If you are participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program as an eligible professional, you have until February 28, 2015 to attest and demonstrate meaningful use of the data you collected during your 2014 EHR reporting period. If you participate in the Medicaid EHR Incentive Program, you need to refer to your state's attestation deadline.

If you were a Medicare eligible professional and you didn't successfully demonstrate meaningful use in 2013 (or 2014 for first-time participants), without a hardship exception for 2015, then on Jan. 1st, 2015 adjustments (reductions) were made to your Medicare payments.  If you do not successfully demonstrate meaningful use in 2014 (or receive a 2016 hardship exception) you will have payment adjustments applied beginning January 1, 2016 as well (yes, they will be cumulative if you miss both years).

For complete attestation information visit CMS's EHR Incentive Programs page.

You should also be attending our Genius EHR Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use +, FREE webinars. 

eTHOMAS is ready for ICD-10 Now!

eTHOMAS is ready for ICD-10 today (if you are on a current version)! 

We've been successfully ICD-10 testing with various clearinghouses for a while, and will continue to do so.  However Genius Solutions recommends that you wait to import any new ICD-10 codes into THOMAS until April - because if there are going to be any announcements of changes to the codes or delays, it will most likely happen after the first quarter, when Medicare reviews their budget.

We'll have new ICD-10 webinars coming to you around May.  Look for e-mails from us and periodically check the website for new ICD-10 dates and information.

Shared Genius for January 2015

Shared Genius Practice Solutions From one Genius to Another.

January 2015 includes:
First and Last visit dates, automated statements, and more!

Available now!

Upcoming Events

Jan 14th
Genius Solutions Focus Group Seminar
@ The City of Warren/Library Building, Warren, MI

For more information or to register *Download the Flier & Registration Form.


Various dates and times January-March
Free Meaningful Use Webinars to prepare for 2015, Stage 1 & 2 reporting

*For more information or to register look at the flier and click on the appropriate date's link to register.

2014 is OVER! 2015 is in Full Swing. Are you?

As of Jan 1, 2015, the 2014 EHR incentive and meaningful use year is finished.  You must attest for 2014 by Feb 28, 2015.

Also, as of Jan 1, 2015, the 2015 EHR incentive and meaningful use year has begun.  This includes the beginning of Stage 2 reporting for those who have completed two years of Stage 1 reporting already.

For more and complete information - please visit the CMS website.

Attention All Podiatry Office People!

Attention!

ALL PODIATRIST, office manager, billers:
BC is presenting a seminar on January 15,2014 at the New Hudson office from 9-12. Register through BC/DENIS. The topic is "An overview for podiatry,icd-10 and documentation. Debbie Janica @ Dr. Schram's office worked relentlessly to get this meeting,  PLEASE LET ANYONE IN PODIATRY KNOW, they have stated if there is a good turnout there could be more meetings.

Shared Genius for December 2014

Shared Genius Practice Solutions From one Genius to Another.

December 2014 support special includes:
End of the Year Procedures

Available now!

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The 2014 Meaningful Use Deadline is Almost Here, Are You Ready?

ehrTHOMAS Users... Notice! You've only got 2 weeks left Are you MU complete?

December 2014 The Deadline is Almost Here, Are You Ready? In preparation for Meaningful Use (Both Stage 1 & Stage 2 attestation) please remember to print out and send reminders to patients for preventative/follow-up care (Core 12). The threshold for this objective is 20%. This objective must be completed ONCE during the reporting period. It is best to complete this right before the reporting period ends on December 31st, 2014. This reminder report should already have been created during your practice’s training period and/or previous attestations. To print it out, go to Reports > Custom Reports > Select a report > Edit > Print > Send Reminder. Please make sure you print out your reports and keep a copy as a supporting document for your attestation. If there is not a report available, please call Genius Solutions to have one set one up. Got a question? If you have any questions, please call EHR support.

When to Complete a Security Risk Analysis

When to Complete a Security Risk Analysis - New CMS Guidance

As part of the HIPAA requirements, don’t forget that a security risk analysis must be completed prior to attestation. Review CMS FAQ #10754 , and learn more about this meaningful use requirement below.  A security risk analysis needs to be done whether you are attesting for Stage 1 or Stage 2.  It is part of the Meaningful Use requirements.  For more information, read the updated FAQ.

Per CMS:

• Conducting a security risk analysis is required when certified EHR technology is adopted in the first reporting year
• In subsequent reporting years, or when changes to the practice or electronic systems occur, a review must be conducted.

They also provide many helps:

• HIPAA Security Rule
• Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements
• Security Risk Analysis Tipsheet
• Educational Resources
• ONC’s Security Risk Assessment (SRA) tool
• ONC's User Guide and Tutorial are also available
• Main Medicare/Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs Website

And definitely SUBSCRIBE to their e-News and you will get this sort of news in your in box!

Shared Genius for November 2014

Shared Genius Practice Solutions From one Genius to Another.

November 2014 support special includes:
seasonal patient addresses, patient waiting list, new EHR update, and more!

Available now!

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