A recent report shows that HIM tasks are becoming increasingly susceptible to automation, but experts caution that AI exposure should not be confused with immediate job displacement.
AI is no longer a distant concept in medical coding and health information management; it is already part of daily work. For many professionals, daily encounters with AI bring a mix of curiosity, caution, and concern.
CMS recently launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a short-term demonstration that provides eligible Part D beneficiaries with access to certain glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP-1) drugs for $50 per month.
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule last week, outlining upcoming changes to Medicare payment rates and policies for inpatient services.
Improving patient access starts with examining the operational processes behind every request—from intake and staff training to workflow monitoring and executive oversight.
Accurately telling the patient’s story requires a thorough review of the entire medical record to identify all conditions that were addressed during the encounter, whether directly or indirectly, by the provider.
