News & Analysis

August 3, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

An organization’s privacy and security policies are only as effective as its training. All the right work can be done at the top level, but if the messages are not clearly disseminated to staff, an organization can find itself in a difficult position.

August 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

HIM directors’ and managers’ salaries have largely held steady, but the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is making itself felt. Learn how your salary compares to your peers’ and what you can do to improve your earning power in the future.

July 29, 2020
HIM Briefings

With no uniformly recognized standard or body of law on how to document the fair market value of compensation arrangements, it’s up to organizations to develop defensible internal methodologies. Use these expert tips and checklist as a template for your organization.

July 22, 2020
HIM Briefings

The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is a rich source of data. Consider how to use the PEPPER to guide coding and CDI process improvements.

July 20, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

As the healthcare industry continues to transition from face-to-face appointments to telehealth during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reports of video conference hijacking are emerging nationwide.

July 15, 2020
Medicare Web

CMS is planning to restart most Medicare fee-for-service medical reviews by August 3 regardless of the status of the public health emergency.

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