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A physician has recommended an excellent treatment plan for your patient. It looks good on all fronts. But there is one final question a good case manager should ask: Will the patient's insurance pay for it?
The monetary reward offered through the second stage of the Medicare and Medicaid incentive program shouldn't be the only reason HIM professionals embrace the concept of being "meaningful users" of certified EHR technology (CEHRT).
The question today for healthcare facilities isn't "does your facility use social media?" It's "who is using social media, for what purpose, and what policies govern its use in your organization?"
