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Avoid auditing misconceptions with these three reminders
Source: Briefings on APCs
Coding audits are often a source of irritation in small and large practices alike. This article covers common misconceptions about the auditing process and offers tips from experts on how to correct them.
It’s time to change your E/M documentation habits
Source: HIM Briefings
CMS recently revised the evaluation and management (E/M) coding guidelines for inpatient providers. Understand the far-reaching effects of the changes and how to ensure your organization is in compliance.
Using paramedics to fill gaps in rural care
Source: Case Management Monthly
An increasing number of rural communities are turning to paramedicine programs to check on patients and catch their health problems before they require a trip to the emergency department.
HIPAA Q&A: Common HIPAA violations, risk analysis, and breach reporting
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Julia Huddleston, CIPP/US, CIPM, CCSFP, answers submitted questions on a variety of HIPAA topics.
 

CMS Events

Tuesday, May 30 - Public Meeting for New Revisions to the HCPCS Codes
Thursday, June 22 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes for the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule for CY 2024
Wednesday, July 19 - Medicare Advisory Panel on Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Meeting
 

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2024 IPPS Proposed Rule: Analyzing CMS’ Latest Changes

During this 60-minute webinar, expert speaker Judith L. Kares, Esq., will analyze the 2024 IPPS proposed rule and give you the details needed to provide feedback to CMS and prepare your facility for potential changes.
 

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