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News
GAO: HHS Must Improve HIPAA Oversight, Cybersecurity Guidance
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the latest agency to slam HHS’ oversight of HIPAA in a report released September 26. The report was scathing in its criticism of HHS’ efforts to educate covered entities and business associate, develop and uphold technical security guidelines, and enforce compliance.
Getting CFO Support for More CDI Staff and Technology
Source: ACDIS
A CFO will typically see the potential of program expansion quickly. The CDI program manager or administrator simply needs to demonstrate the current effectiveness of the program’s efforts compared to the potential benefits of an expanded program—a cost-benefit analysis.
49% Don't Understand Health Plan Costs
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Survey data confirms that Americans are deeply worried about increases in out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare, and that they have little confidence in making healthcare decisions.
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Daily Q&A
Q&A: CMS HCCs versus HHS HCCs
Source: ACDIS

Q:Are the diagnoses on the CMS HCC list the exact same as the ones on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) HCC list?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday, 10/5 - Emergency Preparedness Requirements Call
Thursday, 10/13 - IMPACT Act: Data Elements and Measure Development Call
 

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Coding Spinal Fusions in ICD-10-PCS live webcast

Join expert speaker Trisha A. Madsen, MD, CCS, CPC, on Tuesday, October 4, at 1 p.m. as she discusses how to report spinal fusion procedures. She will detail how providers should be documenting these procedures and when coders or CDI specialists may need to query for more information.
 

    

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