The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a huge challenge for case managers across the country. One of the biggest hurdles they’ve faced has been overcoming issues related to discharging COVID-19 patients in the midst of the outbreak.
Q: If an individual requests an electronic copy of protected health information (PHI) and the covered entity (CE) maintains that particular record only on paper, what is the standard procedure? Can a paper copy suffice? Does the covered entity need to find a way to deliver the record electronically?
HIM professionals will need to look at the big picture to chart a path forward. Learn how respondents to the 2020 HIM Roles and Responsibilities Survey have been affected and how your department compares.
Revenue integrity experts shared advice and lessons learned over the past months during day one of Revenue Integrity and Reimbursement Strategies: A NAHRI Virtual Event.
This week’s Medicare updates include a new website devoted to price transparency, clarifications on guidance related to emergency preparedness requirements, updated COVID-19 blanket waivers for teaching hospitals, and more!
