TIPS, TRICKS AND TACTICS
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ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
Navicure teams up with Greenway Medical Technologies, a leading provider of integrated electronic health record (EHR), practice management (PM) and interoperability solutions. READ MORE>>

YOUR CODING AND BILLING QUESTIONS
On the docket for this issue: Billing multiple surgical procedures, outstanding patient balances, employee background checks, and e-commerce benefits of Web portals. READ MORE>>

INDUSTRY WATCH
Navicure News wraps up the most pressing news of the day - like the latest attempt to measure the transition from paper-based transactions to electronic transactions. READ MORE>>

BEST PRACTICES TO REV UP REVENUE
Virtually every practice in America is looking for ways to boost revenue to survive these tough times. Navicure News brings you five proven ideas to help strengthen the bottom line.
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Be sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming conferences and events. READ MORE>>

IN THE NEWS
ICD-10: No Need to Panic - No Need to Procrastinate
Authored by Ken Bradley, Navicure's vice president, transaction and interface development, this Health Management Technology article provides tips on making a smooth transition to ICD-10.

Navicure Grows its EDI Business
Health Data Management presents a candid interview with Jim Denny about Navicure and the clearinghouse space in this 'Corporate Strategy' feature.

A New Look
You'll notice a new look and new features in this issue of Navicure News. We recently polled our readers and found they wanted a quicker read, with more information about industry trends and best practices to promote success. We've also upgraded the poll so that you immediately see how your answers compare to others. Let us know how you like the changes - and feel free to share additional ideas. Simply click on the "Comments" graphic below!

How likely will the government stimulus package, with its extensive HIT provisions, affect your decision to implement an EMR system over the next year?

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	Definitely - We are in the process of exploring or implementing an EMR because we don't want to miss the incentives or be penalized down the line. (Click here if you would like information on Navicure's partners).
	Probably - We've been very interested in purchasing an EMR and this is the opportunity we've been looking for. We plan to begin exploring EMR solutions within the next three months.
	Possibly: We've been waiting for the 'right time' to buy an EMR and this may be it. We plan to begin exploring EMR solutions within the next four to 12 months.
	Minimally - We're taking a 'wait-and-see' attitude since no one is sure how the incentives will actually be structured - but we're not ruling out an EMR purchase.
	No impact - The stimulus package has no effect on our decision because we had already planned and/or budgeted for an EMR.
	Not applicable - We already use an EMR.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that the greatly expanded ICD-10 diagnosis code set would be implemented in October 2013. What concerns you most about this significant coding and reimbursement change? (Note: This question was posed when the deadline was 2011.)

58.1% It is unlikely that others in the industry - like payers - will be prepared in time
22.6% It will be challenging, but we are confident we can make the change in time
9.7% The accompanying standard for electronic transactions for claims and prescription drugs (version 5010 and D.0. respectively) will cause significant technology problems
3.2% There is no way our EMR and PM systems can be updated before the deadline
3.2% We have no concerns, we knew this was coming
3.2% Did not select a choice