News & Analysis

August 5, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s updates include information on updates on Medicare Claims Processing Manual and FY 2015 for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF). Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.

August 5, 2014
Medicare Insider

This week’s note is about observation services. Click the link above for more information and an in-depth analysis.  

August 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

When you think about a data breach, you probably think about things like maximum fines and penalties of $1.5 million, willful neglect, corrective action plans, and so forth, right? Well, think again.

August 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

The National Institutes of Health provides information that can help patients take a more active role in their healthcare.

August 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

The Medicare Transitional Care Act of 2014 would require Medicare to provide payment for approved transition services designed to move patients safely to the next level of care.

August 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

The Center for Connected Health at Partners HealthCare System in Boston is putting technology to use to track patient health in the home setting. The center uses the latest technologies, from text messaging and social media to remote monitoring and patients downloading their medical records to help them take control of chronic conditions.

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