News & Analysis

April 14, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include changes to laboratory NCD software and a mass adjustment of OPPS claims with APC 1448. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

April 14, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about new rules regarding contractors up coding or down coding. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.

April 7, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include removal of multiple NCDs and the quarterly update to the CCI edits. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

April 7, 2015
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about MLN Matters’ recent “Preventative Services” Educational Tool. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis. 

April 1, 2015
Briefings on HIPAA

Release of information (ROI) is typically a function that is managed by the HIM department, but privacy and security officers often play a critical role in ensuring records remain secure during transmission.

April 1, 2015
Briefings on HIPAA

Hackers gained unauthorized access to the information technology system of Anthem, Inc., and exposed the PHI of more than 80 million people who are currently or were previously covered by the insurance provider. The attack also exposed the PHI of Anthem's employees, including President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph R. Swedish.

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