The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new fact sheet last week that clarifies the circumstances under which OCR may hold business associates (BA) directly liable.
Q: A patient presents to the ED seeking treatment for impacted cerumen affecting both ear canals. How would you report a bilateral cerumen removal using CPT codes?
Q: I work in the maternity department of a hospital, and sometimes we get thank-you notes. It a HIPAA violation to post those notes in an employee-only area? They often include patient names and other personal information.
Wide variation in the cost of common diagnostic tests significantly contributes to healthcare cost inflation and standardizing prices could save billions annually, according to a recent UnitedHealth report.
Case managers often feel pressured to prioritize their ethical responsibilities to each client, each family, and the employer, but what may present as the best decision for the client or their family members may be costly for an organization.
Q: I was recently informed that providers use cellular-based tissue products to treat ulcers when a patient fails to respond to more conservative treatment options. What constitutes a failed response to treatment and how would this be documented?
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, in Newark, Delaware, recently released a notifcation about a data breach that exposed the information of 8,591 patients and occurred around June 7–8, 2018.
Q: What information does HIPAA allow to be shared on a health insurance user portal if multiple family members are on the same policy? Should all individuals on the policy have separate user accounts?
The National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI) is pleased to announce Revenue Integrity Week, a national week of recognition for revenue integrity professionals, to be held June 3–7. This year’s theme is Scale New Heights: Elevate Your Profession and Career.
