Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest hospital management companies, on September 27 suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the company disconnecting all systems and temporarily shutting down its network.
When an organization discovers a hacker infiltrating the network, the natural response is to act quickly and shut down everything.
Of course, it’s important to show urgency in a response, but urgency without a well-constructed, well-rehearsed plan won’t do an organization any good. In fact, it may even exacerbate the issue.
Drafting an effective appeal in response to payer audits and overpayment demands goes beyond just coding and billing; it also often requires a deeper analysis and technical response. Discover methods to improve your appeals strategy with an eye on facts and compliance.
A sound query process is essential to good documentation and correct coding. Find out how your organization’s query practices and CDI productivity compare to others.
CMS laid the groundwork for a dramatic revision of MS-DRG rate setting in the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). The agency also rolled out code changes and MS-DRG updates. Ensure your organization is compliance with new requirements.
Strong documentation and coding support accurate data and help organizations defend against payer audits. Learn how to manage the return of CMS audits and keep documentation and coding in top shape.
A strong revenue cycle is key to staying afloat in the face of evolving challenges. Use these best practices to bolster the accounts receivable process and tap into revenue.
As hospitals and health systems continue to learn about the growing number of security threats and their consequences, the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has become more significant.
Finding the right applicant to fill a vacancy in the coding department can be challenging. Organizations can help close the gap and improve their coding staff by implementing an apprentice program. Use this sample education schedule to help develop a program at your organization.
Inpatient novel coronavirus (COVID-19) claims will require a positive viral test result to be eligible for the 20% increase in the MS-DRG weighting factor, effective for admissions on or after September 1.
