News & Analysis

August 9, 2023
Briefings on APCs

Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC, writes about coding E/M newborn services, delivery/birthing room attendance, resuscitation services, and circumcision.

August 9, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

Every click, swipe, and keystroke can lead to a breach in today’s digital healthcare landscape. Robust data protection procedures have never been more critical.

August 2, 2023
Briefings on APCs

CMS’ 2024 OPPS proposed rule, released in July, details major changes to price transparency requirements and proposes numerous changes to behavioral health reimbursement, coverage of dental services, and more.

August 2, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

The conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency has led to the termination of the Office for Civil Rights’ relaxed enforcement and providers are in the midst of a 90-day transition period back to full compliance with the HIPAA rules for telehealth.

August 2, 2023
HIM Briefings

Incorporating annual Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code updates is a core part of HIM maintenance. Apply these tips to ensure CPT code changes are correctly implemented and staff are kept in the loop.

August 2, 2023
Case Management Monthly

If it’s true that no news is good news, then the 2024 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule should make case managers very happy.

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