News & Analysis

February 23, 2022
Case Management Monthly

The most recent COVID-19 virus variants have forced hospitals to confront a crunch in patient volume. One of the major challenges has been patient throughput, ensuring a timely transition for patients who no longer require an acute level of hospital care.

February 23, 2022
Case Management Monthly

From the moment Janet, a case manager, assesses Mrs. Brown, she has the feeling in her gut that this patient is experiencing elder abuse.

February 16, 2022
HIM Briefings

Risk adjusted payment methodologies in outpatient settings call for a different CDI approach. Learn how one organization conducts risk adjustment outpatient CDI reviews to support correct coding and documentation.

February 16, 2022
Case Management Monthly

Joint replacement procedures have gotten a lot of regulatory attention in recent years. These procedures are common and costly, ringing up billions in hospital bills and follow-up care each year.

February 16, 2022
Briefings on HIPAA

Mary D. Brandt, MBA, RHIA, CHE, CHPS, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.

February 9, 2022
HIM Briefings

Tracking denials data as a key performance indicator (KPI) can help identify gaps in provider documentation and create meaningful physician education. Learn how to leverage coding and CDI staff in tracking and managing denials data.

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