If your organization is like many others, you may still have some unanswered questions about the 2-midnight rule. To get organizations up to speed, Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) teams are now providing education sessions nationwide. These sessions are designed to give organizations an overview of what to expect and how to comply.
Better late than never. This is what some healthcare professionals are likely saying about the delayed release of the fiscal year (FY) 2014 OIG Work Plan, which was due to be released in fall 2013 but did not make an appearance until January 2014.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone experiences, sees, or learns about a traumatic event (e.g., combat exposure, child sexual or physical abuse, terrorist attack, sexual/physical assault, serious accident, natural disaster). Most people experience some stress-related reactions after a traumatic event. A person whose reactions do not go away over time and disrupt his or her life may have PTSD.