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.
SamSam ransomware is the cause of eight cyber-attacks that have affected government and healthcare organizations this year, according to an HHS report. SamSam ransomware attacks began in 2016 with instances of the encrypted “.weapologize” extension infecting at least 10 entities since December 2017.
Affording prescription drugs can be a challenge for many patients. Even for patients with insurance, cost sharing and copays can add up. To head off these potential problems, case managers are often tasked with identifying affordability issues and finding solutions for patients to help ensure they can comply with discharge recommendations.
