This week’s Medicare updates include a correction notice for the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, changes to temporary flexibilities during the COVID-19 PHE, a data snapshot on telehealth utilization during the PHE, and more!
Patient portals are playing an increasingly prominent role in managing healthcare data. Learn how to maximize their benefits to patients and healthcare organizations.
This week's note from the instructor looks at the payment implications and disproportionate share hospital calculations affected by the Becerra vs. Empire Health Foundation lawsuit currently being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
As HIPAA privacy and security officers gear up for another year of compliance, it’s always a good time to rethink training. How often should you train? How should you tailor content? How should you assess learning competency?
Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, writes about key regulatory updates in the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, including increased price transparency penalties, changes to the inpatient-only list, and payment changes.
Past research has found that sexual and gender minority groups have a higher risk for health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.
