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Director’s desk: Using huddles and visual boards to keep staff informed
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Case management directors are held accountable to many metrics. But far too often, information about these metrics is not shared with staff. What a shame. If staff is to work smarter, they must be kept in the know. So, what is the best way to do this? 
Reporting inpatient alcohol-related disorders in ICD-10
Source: Justcoding
Shannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, discusses the reporting of alcoholism, its key documentation details, and its effect on MS-DRGs in ICD-10. 
Adding this step to discharge planning slashes hospital readmissions by 25%
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Including unpaid caregivers also leads to shorter rehospitalizations and lower costs of post-discharge care, researchers say.
Phishing incident lands $400,000 HIPAA fine for Denver FQHC
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Metro Community Provider Network, a federally qualified health center in Denver, agreed to a $400,000 HIPAA breach settlement and corrective action plan.
 

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Q&A: Postacute patient choice
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Should a choice be given for all types of postacute care providers?

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Case Management Patient Communication Toolkit

The information the case manager communicates to the patient, family/caregiver, hospital team, and postacute care providers is paramount to getting the patient the right care in the right place at the right time and potentially avoiding a readmission. The Case Management Patient Communication Toolkit helps ensure case managers are delivering that universal message.
 

    

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