News & Analysis

September 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Don't let the new patient-centered communication standards catch you up short. These standards, which took ­effect January 2011 and begin affecting survey findings January 2012, cover not only the Rights of the Individual chapter, but the Provision of Care; Human Resources; and Record of Care, Treatment, and Services chapters as well.

September 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Editor's note: MRB is celebrating its 25th year in 2011, and each month we're bringing you special content. This month we've reached out to our editorial advisory board members and columnists for their advice on topics such as ICD-10, ­EHRs, and department management. We received so much ­information that we're putting together a compilation to release at the ­AHIMA annual convention in October in Salt Lake City-be sure to find us in the exhibit hall for your free copy. We'll also make it downloadable for all MRB subscribers after the conference. In the meantime, read on for a taste of what the board members had to say.

August 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

A Minute for the Medical Staff, August 2011

August 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

Editor's note: Each month in 2011, we're celebrating MRB's 25th year with special content, including extra reports and tools, discounts, and contests. Read on to find out how you can win a free 2012 ICD-9-CM Coding Manual.

August 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

HHS has released the long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on the changes to the HIPAA accounting of disclosures. The rule, formally titled "HIPAA Privacy Rule Accounting of Disclosures under the HITECH Act," was printed in the May 31 Federal Register.

July 1, 2011
HIM Briefings

2011 HIM Director and Manager Salary Survey Report

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