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News
Can Automated Prompts Reduce Surgical Site Infections?
Source: HealthLeaders Media
More than 90% of patients surveyed followed preoperative protocols to prevent surgical site infections. Researchers believe this inexpensive strategy will reduce SSIs.
Potential Changes for Inpatient-Only Procedures
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
As we all digest the potential financial impacts of the CY 2017 OPPS proposed rule, there are a few positive changes that may be coming to the CMS inpatient-only list.
Tips for Determining Primary, Principal, and Secondary Diagnoses
Source: Justcoding
Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, looks at the definitions for primary, principal, and secondary diagnoses and how to determine them from provider documentation.  
 

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Breach Notification Deadline

Source: Briefings on HIPAA

When should patients be notified of a privacy breach? Is there a legally defined patient notification deadline a covered entity is required to meet?

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Medicare Compliance Watch Helpful Links

Compiled by HCPro experts, this helpful links collection is for healthcare professionals researching coding, billing, and compliance questions.