Patients who leave the hospital against medical advice are more likely than other patients to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, adding up to a sizable and costly problem, according to a study published June 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
Q: Many media organizations are filming outside the premises or sometimes even in the hospital. When they interview hospital leaders and health officials, this can be done with things happening in the background. How can hospitals prevent accidental disclosures—a patient’s face showing up in the background during an interview, for example? What should the rules be for media looking to film at the facility?
This week's note from the instructor discusses how to apply the blood deductible under Parts A and B, and it looks at the coverage, billing, and payment rules unique to blood products and related services.
Q: As case managers, we often deal with patient populations that are afflicted by health disparities. What are some of the best strategies for reducing these disparities?
As commercial payer audits have increased, organizations have struggled to develop practical processes and consistent responses. Apply lessons learned from government audits to create processes that are unified and efficient.
