News & Analysis

May 18, 2018
Case Management Monthly

It’s no secret that social factors can create sizable barriers for case managers who are working to prevent readmissions, plan for discharges, and meet length of stay targets. Unfortunately, government regulators often don’t factor these issues in when they are looking at quality measures. But that is starting to change.

May 17, 2018
News & Insights

Q. Is it acceptable to dispose of shredded paper documents containing PHI in the regular trash, or must we still contract with a disposal company?

May 17, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week's note from the instructor discusses ways to manage conflicting guidance from CMS regarding add-on code edits and avenues to explore when disputing these edits.

May 16, 2018
News & Insights

What questions can case managers ask to determine health literacy?

May 16, 2018
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include an interim final rule on durable medical equipment fee schedule rates for rural and non-contiguous areas, an advisory opinion on a possible violation of the federal anti-kickback statute, a quarterly update for the clinical laboratory fee schedule, and more! 

May 16, 2018
HIM Briefings

Creating and using performance standards benefits HIM directors and the many functions they oversee. But with such a wide range of tasks falling under the HIM umbrella, it can be challenging to set practical standards that yield meaningful results. Follow these tips to get the most of out of your department’s standards.

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