Inappropriate use of nonemergency ambulance transport cost Medicare $8.7 million in overpayments, according to a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report.
Time management in case management services across the continuum comprises three concepts: Cognitive work rather than multitasking, funneling the caseload to a workload, and fluid reprioritization of 8–15 “juicy jobs.”
Most HIPAA covered entities have become steadfast in ensuring their digital environments that house ePHI are safe and secure, but this should not be your organization’s only concern. In its May OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter, OCR encouraged healthcare organizations to not forget about workstation security and physical security when it comes to protecting ePHI.
