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Patients now have access to their clinical notes, test results, imaging
Source: ACDIS
While the 21st Century Cures Act had previously been delayed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide additional time to allow healthcare systems to focus on COVID-19 response, it is now officially implemented.
OIG: Nevada-based hospital overcharged Medicare $23.6 million for rehabilitative services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Winchester, Nevada, submitted Medicare claims for rehabilitative services that did not comply with Medicare billing requirements, resulting in an estimated $23.6 million in overpayments submitted over a two-year period, according to an April Office of Inspector General (OIG) report.
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Video surveillance hack raises HIPAA risks at hospitals
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
As ransomware attacks and phishing attempts persist in the age of the coronavirus (COVID-19), healthcare organizations have correctly poured many resources into combatting these attacks. However, as always, cybercriminals are finding new ways to access protected health information (PHI).
 

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Q&A: Calculating RHC payment
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How does CMS calculate payments to rural health clinics (RHC) subject to the all-inclusive rate (AIR)?

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