Learn about new HHS initiatives that are designed to reduce the direct care staffing shortage and help organizations meet the rising demand for home health services.
Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS, analyzes the challenges that both inpatient and outpatient CDI specialists encounter and offers advice to lessen provider opposition to participating in outpatient CDI.
Providers have seen a 107% increase from 2018 to 2022 in reported breaches involving more than 500 people. This indicates a growing challenge in maintaining compliance and securing patient information, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures and vigilance.
In a significant development underscoring the growing threat of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, the Office for Civil Rights recently announced a settlement concerning a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information of over 14,000 individuals.
Studies have shown that generative artificial intelligence programs can write clinical notes and even pass medical licensing exams. Could they also produce more patient-friendly materials, such as discharge summaries?
