News & Analysis

September 22, 2021
HIM Briefings

Upgrading and switching EHRs and other technology and applications is a constant cycle at hospitals. Learn how one organization manages change in their CDI program.

September 17, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor explores the details of how CMS will establish rural emergency hospitals (REH) and discusses the elements of the Request for Information CMS issued on the topic. 

September 15, 2021
HIM Briefings

Identifying sepsis is a complex process that takes more thought than checking off clinical indicators from a list, regardless of what criteria are used to qualify the diagnosis. Apply these tips to identify clinical indicators of competing diagnoses.

September 15, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include an extension to the rulemaking process for a final rule on the adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation, the recission of the mid-build exception audit determinations, implementation transmittals for two NCDs, and more!

September 9, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor focuses on different methods of charge capture to help ensure compliance and minimize revenue leakage. 

September 9, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include information on Hurricane Ida waivers and support, an updated emergency use authorization for bamlanivimab and etesevimab administered together, an OIG review of actions CMS can take to improve COVID-19 data from nursing homes, and more!

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