News & Analysis

May 1, 2019
HIM Briefings

The Office of Inspector General is stepping up audits of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) claims. Use these expert tips to ensure your facility is coding and billing correctly for these services.

April 29, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

In this month's security Q&A, our expert answers questions on the location of data backups, telehealth services using video conferencing, cloud service providers outside the U.S., and more!

April 26, 2019
Medicare Web

On April 18, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) added five new answers to their FAQ section on the relationship between HIPAA and health apps that use patient information.

April 25, 2019
Medicare Web

Q: Can a covered entity be fined for HIPAA violations even if there has not been a breach of PHI?

April 23, 2019
HIM Briefings

The medical record is a key communication tool for providers and plays a major role in surveys. Use these tips to ensure your facility is on top of The Joint Commission’s requirements.

April 22, 2019
Briefings on HIPAA

There are fewer hoops to jump through when another provider requests a practice’s patient records than when an attorney requests them, but the requesting providers don’t have an automatic right to those records, and you can’t just hand them over.

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