News & Analysis

February 2, 2010
HIM Briefings

Just getting started with your transition to an EHR? Consider these five tips from experts in the field as well as some of the providers who’ve been in your shoes.

February 1, 2010
HIM Briefings

On August 19, 2009, HHS released its interim final rule on breach notification of unsecure protected health information (PHI) and the acceptable methods for covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA) to encrypt and destroy patient records to prevent breaches.

February 1, 2010
HIM Briefings

The start of the new year typically ushers in a multitude of code changes. But for 2010, there is an important change in Medicare’s payment of E/M codes many hospitals may have overlooked.

CMS finalized its proposal to stop paying for consultation codes (99251–99255 and 99241–99245), according to the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, published in the November 25 Federal Register.

February 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

The daily flash rounds meeting at Greenville Hospital System is a quick, informal meeting that allows various departments to share patient information and encourage teamwork.

February 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Providers talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the two major inpatient screening products.

February 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Experts answer questions about proper use of condition code 44.

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