News & Analysis

July 1, 2021
Briefings on HIPAA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FBI have observed continued targeting through spearphishing campaigns using TrickBot malware in North America, according to a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory published in March and updated in May.

July 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

Case managers need to prepare for a post-public health emergency world by understanding how to continue to work with and transition patients with COVID-19.

July 1, 2021
Case Management Monthly

CMS announced another round of changes to its Bundled Payments for Care Improvement program recently and said that while participation thus far has been voluntary, it may become mandatory starting as early as 2024.

July 1, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor looks at a recent clarification published by CMS on reimbursement for certain provider-based rural health clinics.

June 30, 2021
HIM Briefings

Modifier -XE (separate encounter) is used to indicate a separate surgical operative session on the same date of service or a distinct encounter after the patient has left the hospital or changed status/locations within the facility. Use this flowchart to support accurate use as a template for your organization.

June 30, 2021
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include download files for the 2022 ICD-10-CM codes, the July 2021 update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System, revised guidance on emergency preparedness requirements, and more!

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