July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

This article is based on the results of HCPro's annual MRB salary survey. Data in this article represent the responses of 292 HIM professionals from hospitals in the following categories:

July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

In this column, we often discuss challenges with EHR systems. Sometimes these relate to technical problems, other times they are process related, and occasionally-as we'll be doing in this issue-we talk about the need for effective "people management."

July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

As the healthcare industry moves toward adoption of EHRs, facilities need structured data entry capabilities to realize increased efficiency in completing medical records and maintaining documentation integrity.

July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

Organizations with fast turnaround times for history & physicals (H&P) not only make physicians happy but also help improve quality and ROI.

July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

Q. We are a claims repricer and maintain a secure claims department. When outside vendors, such as building maintenance people, enter the secure area, are they required to sign a logbook indicating what time and date they entered and exited the claims department?