News & Analysis

June 21, 2018
News & Insights

Q: Is it a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule to make a comment while working at a pharmacy that “we’ve seen a lot of flu cases”?

June 20, 2018
HIM Briefings

CMS plans to rebrand the Meaningful Use program as “Promoting Interoperability.” In a fact sheet, the agency said that the proposed changes outlined in the IPPS rule are meant to improve the use of EHRs and make it easier for providers to spend time with their patients.

June 20, 2018
News & Insights

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to address concerns regarding capitated payment models by putting preauthorization denials under review.

June 20, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2019 ICD-10-CM code set, numerous updates to the OIG Work Plan, a fact sheet detailing how CMS determines qualifying APM status in the Quality Payment Program, and more! 

June 20, 2018
News & Insights

How can case managers and social workers assist patients in lowering medication costs?

June 20, 2018
HIM Briefings

When evaluating a code edit, it’s necessary to understand exactly when or where in the claim or billing process the edit arose. Look to coding guidance to help edit resolution efforts.

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