The complexity of hospital charges and billing has generated confusion among the general public. Taking practical steps to improve communication, outreach, and education can help clear up misconceptions.
The story isn’t all that unusual these days. A case management director was seriously short-staffed and lacking case management social workers. When yet another seasoned social work staff member resigned, the department was forced to put a newly hired social worker in the position of preceptor for newly hired personnel.
COVID-19 has played havoc with CDI metrics at many organizations. Use these expert tips to conduct research on the impact of COVID-19 on case-mix index at your facility.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2022 Medicare Parts A&B premiums and deductibles, two advisory opinions, a proposed decision memo on an NCD for low dose CT screening, and more!
