Q: Is a covered entity permitted to disclose PHI for litigation purposes? For example, if a covered entity is being sued for malpractice, can it present information that would qualify as PHI during the trial? If so, what are the limits on the type of information it can disclose?
This week's note from the instructor takes a closer look at certain IPPS proposals, including one that could change the method CMS uses to update MS-DRG payment rates.
Recent court rulings have changed how fees are charged for third-party requests for medical records. Learn how these changes impact release of information and the HIM department.
Q: At times, case managers with nursing backgrounds are being asked to fill in and assume patient care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. What should case managers do if they do not feel comfortable they can succeed in the roles they've been assigned?
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, an FAQ on COVID-19 price transparency regulations, a new toolkit for nursing homes managing COVID-19 cases, and more!
