Healthcare News
With the constant threat of data breaches and other security events plaguing the healthcare industry, the significance of robust incident response strategies cannot be overstated. Dive into the intricacies of NIST incident response plan within healthcare compliance.
Healthcare compliance training ensures operational excellence and ethical practice, standing as one of the foundational pillars of effective compliance planning. Let’s delve into the significance and advantages of healthcare compliance training programs.
Payer audits are a necessary step in the health information management field. These post-payment audits ensure the provider is compliant with the payers’ requirements and that the correct reimbursement amount was issued.
Selling or merging a medical practice demands meticulous preparation and strategic planning. Physicians contemplating such a significant transition must navigate various considerations to ensure a seamless process and maximize the value of their practice.
Healthcare institutions face an array of challenges, from ever-evolving regulations to patient safety concerns and cybersecurity threats, making a comprehensive healthcare risk management and assessment strategy an indispensable cornerstone of effective compliance planning.
CMS issued the Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies, finalizing the transition to the 2024 CMS-HCC risk adjustment model, Version 28 (V28).
Hospitals are recognizing the indispensable role of data governance within their compliance plans. This proactive approach is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a strategic imperative that ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of health data.
Healthcare data breaches incur significant consequences. These breaches impact a provider’s finances and reputation, in addition to legal penalties. Here is a summary of Nick Youmans’ analysis for the Journal of AHIMA.
The April 1, 2024, ICD 10 CM diagnosis codes and files were released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which includes the updated ICD-10-CM Guidelines and Addenda for the Tabular List and Index.
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