Since 1999, more than 760,000 Americans have died from a drug overdose—the vast majority of them related to an opioid. Hospitals and case managers have found themselves on the front lines of the crisis.
Case managers play an important role both inside the hospital and working with outpatients. But often they work in isolation, rather than coordinating care between the settings to improve patient outcomes.
Correct coding for mechanical ventilation depends upon a thorough grasp of medical terminology and coding guidelines. Brush up on your knowledge of mechanical ventilation coding to ensure it's done right.
This week’s Medicare updates include the quarterly Medicare Provider Compliance Newsletter, the rescinding of some of the COVID-19 PHE waivers, the 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement, and more!
Privacy expert Rebecca Herold, FIP, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, FLMI,CEO and founder of The Privacy Professor, and co-founder of Privacy & Security Brainiacs, recommends some key actions for practitioners to identify vulnerabilities in their security and privacy practices.
This week’s Medicare updates include the 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) proposed rule, the 2023 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS proposed rule, the 2023 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule, and more!
