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News
Ransomware attack exposes information of more than 650,000 individuals from Maine health system
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Northern Light Health, a Maine-based healthcare system, suffered a data breach in May that affected 657,392 individuals, according to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) breach portal.
CMS hikes Medicare inpatient COVID-19 payments 20%
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Also Monday, CMS announced that it would resume inspections of provider facilities.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Navigate modifier reporting for COVID-19 visits
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, CMS has expanded patient access to telehealth services, allowing beneficiaries to receive a wide range of services without having to visit a healthcare facility.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Hyponatremia query for clinical indicators
Source: ACDIS

Q: When I was trained as a new CDI specialist, I was told that I could query for hyponatremia with two low sodium (NA) values as a clinical indicator as it shows that while it is not necessarily being treated, hyponatremia is being monitored.

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday, 8/19 - Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum
Thursday, 8/27 - Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Study Listening Session
Monday, 8/31 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting
Tuesday, 9/8 - ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee Meeting
 

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