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Who: GovInfoSecurity.com What: The Department of Health and Human Services conducts three types of audits or investigations involving privacy and security issues. But preparing for any of these inquiries requires similar steps. Experts who presented a workshop at the recent 2013 HIMSS Conference say the best way to prepare for any HHS inquiry, based on […]
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From MPH@GW, an infographic showing the impact of obesity on the United States. If you didn’t think your overweight neighbor has any effect on you personally, think again. Brought to you by MPH@GW: Master of Public Health Online
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Who: OregonCatalyst.com What: In an attempt to remedy the difficulty in recruiting physicians to Oregon because of the medical malpractice environment, a state senator co-sponsored legislation which would create a “Safe Harbor.” This would allow for a sort of mediation process that would be “not discoverable.” But it appears that there is too much opposition […]
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Who: DigitalJournal.com What: The New York medical malpractice firm Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald announced that they have won a jury verdict in the amount of more than $4.1 million on behalf of an infant who was allegedly permanently injured because of the negligence of the defendant named in the case, Kings County Hospital. The lawsuit was […]
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Who: BeckersASC.com What: Here are 7 tips from ambulatory surgery center cycle management experts on ways to improve coding and billing cycles 1. Obtain correct physician documentation. 2. Resubmit rejected claims. 3. Partner with reputable management companies. 4. Optimize coding. 5. Obtain additional coding certifications. 6. Update coding reference guides. 7. Use coding modifiers. Why: […]
