Find out what meaningful use means for you now

March 2, 2010
HIM Briefings

On December 30, 2009, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology  published the interim final rule for EHR certification standards, and on January 13, CMS issued the proposed rule on the EHR Meaningful Use Incentive Program and meaningful use standards in the Federal Register.

Consider implementing a productivity incentive plan for coders and transcriptionists

March 2, 2010
HIM Briefings

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL developed a productivity incentive plan for their coders and transcriptionists. For the hospital, the bonus plan serves as a retention and marketing tool, not to mention it has increased productivity, and the staff members appreciate it, too.

Don't succumb to off-site, out-of-mind record storage

March 2, 2010
HIM Briefings

Enter into a off-site record storage contracts carefully to protect against hidden costs and other risks.

Survival when you're thinnest: Tips, tricks, and strategies for managing an understaffed HIM department

March 2, 2010
HIM Briefings

MRB experts share strategies for running an understaffed HIM department.