Though healthcare leaders continuously strive to improve, the New Year is an opportune time to take stock of changing practice trends and set goals. The American Gastroenterological Association suggests seven New Year's resolutions for gastroenterology practices, according to an AGA eDigest report.
• Learn the new 2015 GI codes
• Compare 2015 and 2014 fee schedules for all payers
• Prepare for new Medicare GI payments in 2016
• Plan for the ICD-10 transition
• Improve cybersecurity
• Evaluate EHR interoperability
• Assess referral sources and patterns