There's considerable confusion about what HIPAA means and what your obligations are under the regulations. I recently presented at a Midwest physician association conference. As is almost always the case, in the front row was an attendee just waiting for the Q&A session.
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.
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.
This January, CMS expanded its readmissions prevention program, adding two more procedures to its list of conditions for which hospitals can be penalized if patients with the conditions are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. To prevent these readmissions, hospitals and case managers need to understand the factors that drive them.
If your department is looking for a new case manager, the stakes can be high. Hiring the wrong person can result in lost time, money, and productivity. Find the right fit the first time by following some simple strategies that help you move past the candidate's paper persona and get a better picture of how he or she will perform in a real-life setting.
