News & Analysis

September 1, 2012
Briefings on HIPAA

Mobile devices-thumb drives, smartphones, external hard drives, tablets, and laptop computers-are creating risks for PHI exposure.

September 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

Retain. Train. Assess. Investigate. Analyze. HIM professionals have undoubtedly come across action verbs like these since HHS announced on January 15, 2009, the final regulation to replace the ICD-9-CM code set with the more advanced ­ICD-10-CM code set currently used in other nations.

September 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

It's September­-time to hit the books again and get back to school. If you're an aspiring HIM professional, that means learning about medical record retention.

September 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

Q What is your opinion on providing extra protection for the medical records of staff who are also patients in an organization?

September 1, 2012
HIM Briefings

Over the last six months, The Joint Commission's ­survey have continued to show a pattern in regard to findings related to the Record of Care and Treatment chapter of the Joint Commission accreditation manual. The challenging standards are outlined below, including tips for compliance.

September 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

CMS proposes extending non-enforcement of supervision requirements, asks for comments on observation services as part of 2013 OPPS proposed rule.

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