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Congenital heart defects are common in pediatric documentation, yet their presence alone does not ensure they are appropriately reported or fully understood within the clinical context of an encounter.
HIM leaders who ask the right questions early, demand transparency, and favor controlled infrastructure will help their organizations innovate safely while maintaining compliance and trust.
As medical record specialists' exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, learn how the technology is reshaping their responsibilities.
A new federal cyber strategy places renewed emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure, explicitly naming hospitals and healthcare systems as sectors requiring stronger cybersecurity defenses.