News & Analysis

September 2, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about modifier 59 replacement codes. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

September 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Hardware end-of-life data destruction presents a challenge in the world of healthcare. Whether the data is stored on a laptop, server, or even large biomedical equipment, the data needs to be properly destroyed before being repurposed. Green Delete, Inc., (GDI) offers secure, on-site data destruction that is efficient, quick, and environmentally friendly.

September 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: I am employed by an acute care psychiatric hospital. The hospital's police department will sometimes take photographs of injuries patients have at the time of admission.

September 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Tips from this month's issue

September 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

It's time to get the recognition you deserve and put the focus on your department by celebrating National Case Management Week, scheduled this year October 12-18.

September 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

Some hospital case managers may be breathing a small sigh of relief because a provision in the 2015 OPPS proposed rule would, if finalized, put an end to a burdensome physician inpatient certification requirement for most patients.

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