News & Analysis

December 1, 2012
Briefings on APCs

Coding for observation services can be confusing and complicated. Review these three case studies to determine how well you know observation coding.

November 1, 2012
Briefings on HIPAA

Some healthcare administrators and executives consider the notice of privacy practices (NPP) another government administrative burden. From a privacy ­perspective, however, the NPP is not a waste of time.

 

November 1, 2012
Case Management Monthly

A major cause of preventable hospital readmissions is poor medication adherence by patients.

 

November 1, 2012
Case Management Monthly

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?

November 1, 2012
Case Management Monthly

How many U.S. hospitals will face ­financial penalties associated with avoidable ­hospital ­readmissions in 2013?

 

November 1, 2012
Case Management Monthly

It's fast, it's convenient, and it's on the rise. What is it?

 

Pages