This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on Medicare payments for obstructive sleep apnea treatments, revised cost reports for several facility types, and more!
Q: As payer analytics become more sophisticated, what specific skills or training should HIM professionals pursue to keep pace with evolving audit techniques?
This week’s Medicare updates include an OIG report on CMS’ oversight of compounded drugs, a new coverage pathway designed to expedite access to certain medical devices, and more!
Federal regulators continue to signal that delayed patient access to medical records is one of the most visible and enforceable areas of HIPAA compliance.
Most CDI programs focus their educational efforts on key documentation elements, but it's also important to instruct staff on terms to avoid in the medical record.