News & Analysis

February 7, 2024
HIM Briefings

CMS finalized a slew of changes to price transparency requirements in the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule. Keep an eye on the following new requirements to ensure your organization is compliant.

January 10, 2024
Briefings on HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on media access to protected health information that can serve as a resource to providers and patients.

January 3, 2024
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include instructions on new condition code 92, a proposed rule on new appeal processes for certain beneficiaries, and more!

January 3, 2024
Briefings on APCs

A scan of healthcare news sources or the Office of Inspector General work plan often finds psychiatry and mental health practices under scrutiny. Laurie Bouzarelos, MHA, CPC, reviews revenue cycle functions, provider contracting/credentialing, and coding and documentation tips to avoid denials.

January 3, 2024
Briefings on HIPAA

A recently published government guide outlines defensive strategies, recommendations, and best practices to combat pervasive cyberthreats affecting critical infrastructure. It also identifies known vulnerabilities that providers can assess their networks for, thereby minimizing risks before intrusions occur.

December 20, 2023
Briefings on APCs

The National Correct Coding Initiative released the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual in early December, which will be effective January 1. This article covers the changes—both big and small.

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