News & Analysis

April 11, 2017
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the 2017 Inpatient Pricer; a decision memo for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy; a delay of effective date for the Conditions of Participation for home health agencies; and more!

April 10, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Patients have the right to view and obtain copies of their medical records with only a few exceptions.

April 7, 2017
Medicare Web

What role do case managers play in HINN 12 delivery?

April 7, 2017
Case Management Monthly

Just before the MOON requirement became effective March 8, CMS added another hoop to jump through in an open door forum held February 28.The discussion in that forum forced many organizations to change course at the last minute as CMS announced it would not allow pre-populated check boxes in the free-text field of the MOON designated for describing clinical reasons for the service the patient receives. Organizations that had listened to experts touting the value of adding check boxes with specific rationale to the MOON were forced to revamp the form shortly before implementation.

April 7, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

This month's security Q&A answers our readers' questions on risk analysis, business associate risk management, and telehealth security.

April 5, 2017
HIM Briefings

HIM Briefings’ 2017 EHR benchmark survey took a closer look at EHR implementation and use as well as the role of HIM in EHR management, including common challenges and benefits. Respondents shared experiences, discussed the impact of EHRs on data quality and security, and reflected on HIM’s role in ongoing EHR maintenance.

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