Wide variation in the cost of common diagnostic tests significantly contributes to healthcare cost inflation and standardizing prices could save billions annually, according to a recent UnitedHealth report.
Case managers often feel pressured to prioritize their ethical responsibilities to each client, each family, and the employer, but what may present as the best decision for the client or their family members may be costly for an organization.
In this month's HIPAA Q&A, our expert answers questions on color-coded filing systems, overseas providers, coordinating with research hospitals, and more!
In this month's issue, our expert answers questions on color-coded filing systems, sharing information with overseas providers, coordinating research with hospital employees, and more!
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, in Newark, Delaware, recently released a notifcation about a data breach that exposed the information of 8,591 patients and occurred around June 7–8, 2018.
Q: I was recently informed that providers use cellular-based tissue products to treat ulcers when a patient fails to respond to more conservative treatment options. What constitutes a failed response to treatment and how would this be documented?
