Leah Jacoby, a veteran neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, recently interviewed for a case management position that she hoped would help her make the jump from the clinical world to care coordination and patient advocacy.
Despite the last-minute changes, MOON implementation went smoothly for many hospitals. But the full impact won't be visible until hospitals can determine how, and to what extent, the MOON will play into audits.
This week’s Medicare updates include the July 2017 update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System; the Spring 2017 Semiannual Report to Congress; a new Targeted Probe and Educate Pilot; and more!
Even the best security can be circumvented by an insider or a cutting-edge cyberattack but an organization doesn’t have to weather the cost alone. Cyber insurance can help cover a variety of breach expenses, and some policies even provide pre-breach services and tools designed to bring an organization’s security to the next level.
CMS has changed its selection process for medical records for short-stay reviews under the 2-midnight rule. This could be problematic for some organizations, says Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM, vice president at R1 Physician Advisory Services in Chicago.
