Mr. Coin, a chronically ill patient, is being discharged to home. Although the discharge is complex, the transition to home is uneventful—until the case manager, Robin, receives a call from Mr. Coin's son, who tells Robin that her patient has been sent home with his heparin lock still in place.
Electronic health records may not be able to accurately determine case mix, according to a study published January 18 in the American Journal of Managed Care.
This week's note delves into how to document time on claims for care management services provided in a rural health clinic and compares the new types of care management services for 2018.
This week’s Medicare updates include the January 2018 edition of the Medicare Quarterly Compliance Newsletter, an update to the OIG work plan, the 2018 Value Modifier results, and more!