The complexity of hospital charges and billing has generated confusion among the general public. Taking practical steps to improve communication, outreach, and education can help clear up misconceptions.
Past research has found that sexual and gender minority groups have a higher risk for health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.
Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CCEP, CHRC, CHPC, CICA, CPMA, CAC, CACO, writes about key regulatory updates in the 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, including increased price transparency penalties, changes to the inpatient-only list, and payment changes.
The American Medical Association recently updated the CPT code set to include 249 new and 93 revised codes, which go into effect January 1. Review significant updates the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and digestive chapters of CPT.
In its fall 2021 cybersecurity newsletter, OCR said it’s a great time for organizations to revisit the protections they have in place for their legacy systems.
