With the current COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare facilities are either working at a frenetic pace to treat an increasing number of sick patients or frantically preparing themselves for what’s yet to come.
Q: When our physicians need to talk to a patient’s family about the status of the patient, they usually can do so in a private room near the waiting area. But there have been instances when the private rooms are occupied and the physicians must discuss the status of a patient in the waiting room or in the hallway. Is this permissible under HIPAA?
This week’s Medicare updates include new pricing information for COVID-19 testing, a final rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, updates to the OIG Work Plan, and more!
When provided with information on the threat and degree of risk, senior leadership can evaluate the information and make reasonable judgments about what to do. Use this sample quarterly report to the board of trustees to keep the board and executives apprised of the changing risk profile.
