Hospitals can make better use of their electronic health record (EHR) system’s audit functions not only to guard patient privacy but also to help prevent healthcare fraud, according to a new HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) report.
As we listen to the tick-tock of the clock, and we approach a pivotal year in healthcare that is sure to be full of impactful changes, I’ve put together a top 10 list of tasks to which you can devote that precious work time.
Many resources are available to aid and reassure HIM professionals as they embark on the journey to create a paperless environment at their organizations. The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Analytics EMR Adoption Model (EMRAM) is one such resource.
