In July 2020, managed IT services provider Blackbaud disclosed it was the victim of an unnamed ransomware attack. The company paid the ransom, according to a January 14, 2021 report by the HHS Cybersecurity Program titled “Distributed Attacks and the Healthcare Industry.”
Audit results should be packaged to be meaningful and easy to follow. Apply these tips to create audit packages that providers will get the most out of.
Physicians can opt to base evaluation and management (E/M) level selection on medical decision-making. Learn how to interpret the new guidelines and ensure compliance.
With the inpatient-only (IPO) list set to be phased out, HIM departments need to prepare for the larger operational and financial impacts. Consider how these changes will affect your organization.
A recent survey highlighted the healthcare challenges face by low-income Americans. Read about how understanding these challenges can improve patient care at your facility.
Protenus, a Baltimore-based healthcare compliance analytics company, has released its annual Breach Barometer. It measured 758 health data breaches reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the media, or some other source during 2020.
Hacking incidents in healthcare increased dramatically as organizations dealt with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic throughout 2020, according to a recent report from Protenus, a Baltimore-based healthcare analytics company.
Effective management of claim edits and denials is a cornerstone of a sound revenue cycle. See how your organization compares to others and what you can do to improve.
