This week’s Medicare updates include an interim final rule on durable medical equipment fee schedule rates for rural and non-contiguous areas, an advisory opinion on a possible violation of the federal anti-kickback statute, a quarterly update for the clinical laboratory fee schedule, and more!
Creating and using performance standards benefits HIM directors and the many functions they oversee. But with such a wide range of tasks falling under the HIM umbrella, it can be challenging to set practical standards that yield meaningful results. Follow these tips to get the most of out of your department’s standards.
A diagnosis in the emergency department is not always guaranteed, but reframing patient encounters can ensure patient needs are met, according to a study in Annals of Emergency Medicine.
Employers take note: In-demand health IT professionals are more interested in job satisfaction and professional growth than in longevity with an organization. Although compensation and benefits packages are important, a positive work culture, the opportunity to do meaningful work, and the potential for career advancement make a big impact on current and prospective health IT staff.
