News & Analysis

May 29, 2018
News & Insights

The National Association of Social Workers is speaking out against the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census, stating that it would deter some from completing the census.

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 28, 2018
Briefings on HIPAA

If you’re generating audit logs, you must regularly review them. SPHER, a cost-effective software as a service tool that automates the review of the multitude of audit logs your EHR generates and can help you discover potential security incidents and avoid unpleasant surprises.

May 25, 2018
Case Management Monthly

A director working to manage her institution’s length of stay is usually aware of situations that can make a patient stay longer. Among these situations is a patient who is need of guardianship.

May 25, 2018
News & Insights

Q: A patient receives treatment for two ulcers, one on his foot and one on his hip. The physician performs a subcutaneous debridement to treat the foot ulcer and a muscle debridement to treat the hip ulcer. How would this be reported?

May 24, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week's note focuses on new clarifying guidance from CMS regarding signature requirements for physician orders and medical documentation. 

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