News & Analysis

August 26, 2020
HIM Briefings

Determining which denials could be overturned on appeal is key to a successful denial management program. Learn how to leverage your appeal team's knowledge to create a data-driven scoring system.

August 26, 2020
News & Insights

CMS extended the education and operations testing period for the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program for advanced diagnostic imaging through 2021. The education and operations testing period, which started January 1, 2020, was slated to close at the end of the year.

August 26, 2020
HIM Briefings

Finding the right applicant to fill a vacancy in the coding department can be challenging. Organizations can help close the gap and improve their coding staff by implementing an apprentice program. Use this sample education schedule to help develop a program at your organization.

August 26, 2020
News & Insights

Q: As utilization review case managers, we are often tasked with assessing our hospital's risk for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) denials. What are the most important measures we should be examining?

August 24, 2020
News & Insights

Q: What should be covered in a hospital's bad debt reporting compliance policy and procedure?

August 24, 2020
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: Many organizations have outsourced their PHI disposal for years. With coronavirus limiting the number of people coming in and out of medical facilities, what are your suggestions for organizations that now have to take care of PHI disposal themselves? What are the most important things to remember when handling this process?

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