A vaccination for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is finally a reality, and healthcare workers across the country have already rolled up their sleeves for the injection. But polls show that many members of the public may be reticent to do the same when they get the opportunity.
This week's note from the instructor explores the impact of CMS phasing out the inpatient-only list as finalized in the 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule.
Q: While no one has a crystal ball, I am wondering what changes we might be expecting in the near future as the new administration makes its mark. How might case management be impacted?
Interoperability is the way of the future—but is your organization ready? With a historic rule set to transform how patients access their health information, HIM professionals need to review the requirements and collaborate across departments to implement them.
