News & Analysis

June 1, 2018
Briefings on APCs

Predicting CMS policies can be a foolhardy exercise, especially with a relatively new administration and frequent turnover at the highest levels of HHS over the last year. But it’s safe to say drug payment policy has been and will continue to be a focus of the current regime.

May 30, 2018
HIM Briefings

The brain is the most complex component of the central nervous system, consisting of approximately 100 billion neurons that communicate via an exponential number of synapses. Coding for the brain can seem almost as complex. Brush up on ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for the brain.

May 28, 2018
Briefings on HIPAA

This month's HIPAA Q&A answers readers' questions about sharing information, reporting errors in electronic systems, and minimum necessary.

May 23, 2018
HIM Briefings

HIM Briefings answers readers' questions on ride-hailing services, sharing patient files, and business associate agreements.

May 21, 2018
Briefings on HIPAA

HIPAA says staff should only access the minimum necessary amount of information to do their jobs. But defining roles, access, and minimum necessary can quickly become a complicated exercise in frustration. Use this tool to help your organization form a practical minimum necessary policy.

May 17, 2018
News & Insights

Q. Is it acceptable to dispose of shredded paper documents containing PHI in the regular trash, or must we still contract with a disposal company?

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