In its latest cybersecurity newsletter, OCR highlights two security threats that are targeting healthcare: advanced persistent threats and zero-day exploits.
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Be on the lookout for APT and zero-day exploits, OCR warns
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In its latest cybersecurity newsletter, OCR highlights two security threats that are targeting healthcare: advanced persistent threats (APT) and zero-day exploits.
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“Patients can get better care by preparing to ask questions about their care and communicating effectively with their doctors, nurses, and other providers. Asking questions to make sure patients understand instructions and other aspects of their care can help reduce the chance of missed diagnoses, identify the right tests that are needed, and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.” — Jeff Brady, MD
 

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Hospital and physician leaders cite lack of staff and reimbursement as barriers to improving chronic care management
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Only about half of hospital leaders and physician practice leaders think they are very or extremely effective when it comes to managing the chronic care needs of patients, and less than half think the same of their efforts to prevent hospital readmissions, according to a recent survey.
 

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Q&A: CPT coding for wound debridement based on the depth of the removal
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Q: What criteria should coders be looking for in provider documentation for wound debridement to report the correct CPT code?

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