June 11, 2020
HIM Briefings

This week's note from the instructor discusses the steps involved in the prior authorization process for certain hospital outpatient department services. 

September 25, 2019
HIM Briefings

Unpack two interesting issues regarding the clinical and documentation implications of determining oxygen levels related to respiratory distress.

July 8, 2026
HIM Briefings

As medical record specialists' exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, learn how the technology is reshaping their responsibilities.

July 1, 2026
HIM Briefings

A new federal cyber strategy places renewed emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure, explicitly naming hospitals and healthcare systems as sectors requiring stronger cybersecurity defenses.

July 1, 2026
HIM Briefings
June 24, 2026
HIM Briefings

Healthcare organizations are moving faster on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption than on governance development, which is creating operational, compliance, retention, privacy, and audit risks.

June 24, 2026
HIM Briefings

In addition to supporting reimbursement, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding systems are used for quality reviews, benchmarking, and the collection of statistical data.

June 17, 2026
HIM Briefings

Accurate ICD-10-CM coding of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) requires a clear understanding of the disease process, associated conditions, and provider documentation.

June 17, 2026
HIM Briefings

Learn where HIM leaders most commonly see breakdowns between documentation and claims data, and why underpayments often go unnoticed for years.

June 10, 2026
HIM Briefings

A new national cyber strategy places hospitals squarely inside the country’s critical infrastructure defense posture, elevating cybersecurity from an IT concern to what many healthcare leaders now view as a patient safety and operational continuity issue.

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