There are only two weeks left to submit comments pertaining to the proposed ICD-10 compliance date. The proposed rule recommends delaying the compliance date for ICD-10 from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014. Submitting a comment provides HHS with valuable feedback on an issue that will impact all medical professionals. The delay is a result of medical practices’ concerns about their ability to meet the October 1, 2013 ICD-10 compliance date, based in part on the implementation issues with Version 5010 standards. Comments are due by Thursday, May 17, 2012 by 5:00 pm. To submit a comment, click here.

The 60-day comment period for the Stage 2 Meaningful Use proposed rule ends Monday, May 7, 2012. This proposed rule outlines the requirements for the next stage of the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program administered by CMS. To submit a comment, click here.  

The NCMS, along with other professional medical associations, will be submitting a comment letter pertaining to the implementation of Stage 2 Meaningful Use. More information will be provided after the submission.