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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the data submission period for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participated in the 2023 performance year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). You can submit and update your data any time until April 15, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET when the submission window closes.

Revenue Cycle Advisor's Briefings on HIPAA recently consulted Nextech VP of Regulatory and Compliance Courtney Tesvich for an article on the importance of HIPAA compliance and the right of patients to access their medical records in a timely manner. The primary example used in the article focuses on a major health insurer under scrutiny for a potential HIPAA violation because of failing to respond to an individual's request for their medical records.

In an article published by MedCity News, Nextech VP of Regulatory Courtney Tesvich analyzes how healthcare providers can navigate the complexities of HIPAA compliance. She emphasizes a strategy that includes efficient processes, continuous training, technological innovation, and proactive engagement with regulatory bodies.

ASOA President-Elect and CEO of Bowden Eye Associates, Patti Barkey, writes about how choosing the right technology partner can help you remain compliant in the new year.

Nextech's VP of Regulatory and Compliance, Courtney Tesvich reviews what you need to know before the end-of-year deadline for EHR development companies to comply with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Cures Act certification updates.