HS100 Unit 7 Essay - 985 Words

Medical Office Management Kaplan University CURRENT ISSUES Modern Healthcare (2014, February 17) Vol. 44 Issue 7. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.lib.kaplan.edu/eds/detail?vid=2sid=d9a8e670-8b72-4046-81cebf8aa0879a68%40sessionmgr113hid=102bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#db=bthAN=94517676. This article discusses how the implementation of the new ICD10 codes are costing more than originally planned. All practices are required to use 2014-certified electronic health-record technology in order to receive funding from a federal electronic health record incentive program. The new estimates for the ICD10 implantation include the cost of such things as education, IT and documentation†¦show more content†¦The AMA offers information on continuing education and advocacy topics. Also offered is the JAMA network that allows you access to medical journals through apps and e-readers. The AMA promotes improved public health and an improved doctor patient relationship. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor (2014). Occupational outlook handbook, 2014-2015 edition. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ The Bureau of Labor statistics (BLS) website allows you to search occupations to see what the median pay level is, what level of education is required for the job, if on the job training is available, and also the amount and projected growth rate is for the job selected. The BLS also lets you search by the type of occupation and then list the different job titles as well as a job summary, education, and pay. You may also search for occupations by the highest pay, fastest growing, and the most new jobs. The BLS also offers resources such as frequently asked questions, a glossary, a teacher’s guide, and occupational outlooks. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Retrieved from http://www.cms.gov/ The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website offer a variety of information on Medicare, Medicaid, and Chip. For information concerning Medicare this site offers you an abundance of information such as eligibility and enrollment, health plans, prescription drug coverage,