Q: While no one has a crystal ball, I am wondering what changes we might be expecting in the near future as the new administration makes its mark. How might case management be impacted?
Most off-campus provider-based departments (PBD) that claimed the mid-build exception under the 21st Century Cures Act failed to meet the requirements, according to audit results released January 19 by CMS.
Hendrick Health System, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Abilene, Texas, reported a data breach on January 15 affecting 640,436 individuals, according to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) breach report.
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recently released a policy statement with a series of recommendations for the provision, distribution, and payment of COVID-19 vaccines.
Q: I've noticed an increase in denials for diagnoses of gram-negative pneumonia. How can we ensure that our providers are accurately documenting the appropriate clinical indicators?
Q: Are there any newly implemented fiscal year 2021 ICD-10-CM codes for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF)? Can you review any background and possible new codes for this disorder?
The Most Favored Nation (MFN) model interim final rule should be withdrawn immediately, the American Hospital Association (AHA) said in a January 25 letter to CMS.
A recent survey conducted by Irdeto and Censuswide revealed that 80% of healthcare technology providers have suffered a cyberattack over the past five years.
Q: Are there any clauses in HIPAA that mandate the sharing of health information of a public figure (such as the president) whose health is of legitimate interest to the American public? Or do normal HIPAA rules apply for the president?
Q: With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still going for nearly a full year, case managers everywhere are experiencing feelings of burnout. How can case managers combat these feelings and remain fresh and motivated?
