Q: Are there any clauses in HIPAA that mandate the sharing of health information of a public figure (such as the president) whose health is of legitimate interest to the American public? Or do normal HIPAA rules apply for the president?
This week’s Medicare updates include FAQs on market-based MS-DRG relative weights, Opioid Treatment Program provider enrollment updates, two new decision memos on NCDs, and more!
The Most Favored Nation (MFN) model interim final rule should be withdrawn immediately, the American Hospital Association (AHA) said in a January 25 letter to CMS.
Q: With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still going for nearly a full year, case managers everywhere are experiencing feelings of burnout. How can case managers combat these feelings and remain fresh and motivated?
Enhanced process improvement is critical to a successful HIM department. Understand the different phases of process improvement and apply these tools to your department.
Q: What are the encryption requirements when using Google Drive™, Dropbox®, or other information-storing applications? How do we ensure HIPAA compliance when using them?
