News & Analysis

February 11, 2021
News & Insights

Q: My organization is considering outsourcing our coding to an offshore company. Does HIPAA apply only to healthcare entities and business associates located within the United States? If so, what would happen if the offshore third party experiences a breach? What are the risks associated with this decision?

February 10, 2021
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Q: With novel coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns still persisting, patients should be avoiding emergency department (ED) visits when possible. How can case managers help in this process?

February 8, 2021
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Q: What procedures were removed from the inpatient-only (IPO) list starting January 1, 2021? What status indicators and APCs were they assigned to?

February 5, 2021
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Q: What are spinal decompression procedures and how are they reported with CPT codes? 

February 4, 2021
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Q: Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule prevent the sharing of electronic health information across states or jurisdictions?

February 3, 2021
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Q: While no one has a crystal ball, I am wondering what changes we might be expecting in the near future as the new administration makes its mark. How might case management be impacted?

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