News & Analysis

October 12, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

Starting on October 6, the definition of electronic health information (EHI) will include “the entire scope of the EHI definition [i.e., ePHI that is or would be in a Designated Record Set (DRS)].”

October 12, 2022
Case Management Monthly

In recent years, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has taken aim at case managers and discharge planners who violated federal anti-kickback statutes—specifically those who took items or payments in exchange for post-acute referrals.

October 5, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

The 21st Century Cures Act fundamentally changes how patients can interact with their health information — and October 6 is a significant milestone for these changes.

October 5, 2022
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the October 2022 update to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System, updates to the OIG Work Plan, an analysis of telehealth service compliance risks, and more!

September 28, 2022
HIM Briefings

Although the inpatient-only list has evolved over the years it's remained a common source of easily avoidable denials. Brush up on the details of the requirement to improve compliance at your organization.

September 28, 2022
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include a revised MLN booklet on chronic care management services, the October 2022 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Prospective Payment System, an OIG review of Part B overpayments, and more!

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