Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects millions of Americans and is the third leading cause of death in this country. It is also a major source of preventable hospital readmissions.
Changes may be afoot for the 2-midnight rule. CMS' 2015 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule seeks opinions about an alternate payment for short hospital stays.
There's a new threat on the healthcare horizon. Medical identity theft is running rampant and hackers are targeting merchants' credit card systems. It's only a matter of time before the two worlds collide.
Provider-based clinics and departments are increasingly common at hospitals, but the rules for provider-based qualification and billing can often be confusing.
