News & Analysis

October 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

Case managers are charged with helping patients to navigate multiple challenges. But sometimes, their own preconceived notions may creep into care interactions and become a barrier.

October 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

H.R. 7898 became law on January 5, 2021, and amended the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to require the secretary of HHS to consider certain recognized security practices of covered entities and business associates when making certain determinations, and for other purposes.

October 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE, CHPS, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

October 1, 2021
Briefings on APCs

Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, breaks down CPT coding for diagnostic services performed during the second and third trimesters, and provides an overview of an obstetric (OB) hospitalist's role in caring for high-risk maternity patients.

September 30, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at the various methods for payments for new technologies under the FY 2022 IPPS final rule. 

September 29, 2021
HIM Briefings

A room and board policy defines routine daily hospital services and covered medical and surgical services and supplies. Use this sample policy as a template for your organization.

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