As the novel coronavirus remains a threat across the globe, healthcare organizations should brush up on procedures for handling and sharing protected health information (PHI) during the outbreak of an infectious disease.
Q: What are the HIPAA rules regarding disclosures of health information to a patient’s same-sex partner when the couple is not married or the partner is not considered a relative under the law?
This week's note from the instructor looks at some of the most signifcant changes included in the April 2020 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) update.
CMS provided updated coding and billing information in its Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) for organizations performing tests for COVID-19 and providing treatment for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections.
