Maryland Health System Locked Out of Network by Ransomware

Source: HCPro HIM

MedStar Health, Maryland’s second largest healthcare provider, is the latest healthcare organization crippled by ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts files with a key hackers withhold for ransom.

Congress Members Seek Delay in Proposed CLFS Overhaul

Source: Medicare Compliance Watch

A bipartisan coalition of more than two dozen members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to CMS this week asking for a delay in massive proposed changes to the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) due to begin January 1, 2017.

Why a Small Health System Launched its Own Health Plan

Source: Health Leaders

Launching an insurance company ensures narrow network capability and gives access to patient care information coming from a variety of disparate sources.

Q&A: How Many People Should Review the Medical Record?

Source: HCPro Case Management

How many people should be involved in reviewing a medical record?

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