BC Advantage - 2014 Issue 12
A New Year in Healthcare: What to expect in 2015
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Article Overview
This article reviews major 2015 developments that medical practices were expected to prepare for, including ICD-10 implementation planning, Medicare quality reporting and payment adjustments, evolving incentive and penalty structures, and OSHA-related workplace compliance updates. It is aimed at providers, office managers, and staff who need a broad understanding of operational, regulatory, and reimbursement changes entering the year.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps healthcare organizations identify the broad compliance, reporting, and workflow issues that could affect operations in 2015. It is relevant for practices that needed to coordinate staff training, vendor readiness, quality program participation, and workplace safety updates.
Article Sections
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ICD-10
Discusses preparation topics related to ICD-10 transition readiness for healthcare practices. The section focuses on broad planning, systems, staff, and external partner coordination considerations.
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Incentives and Penalties
Covers general Medicare quality reporting and payment adjustment themes for 2015. It also addresses the broader shift toward outcome-based reimbursement programs.
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OSHA
Summarizes workplace safety and reporting updates relevant to healthcare employers. The section includes compliance and training topics tied to occupational safety requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What major 2015 healthcare operational changes practices were being asked to prepare for
- How broad ICD-10 transition readiness was being framed for offices and staff
- What general reporting and payment program changes affected Medicare participation
- Which workplace safety and reporting compliance areas were emphasized for employers
- Why staff training and vendor coordination were important themes in the article
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Billing and coding staff
- Office administrators
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare practice owners
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