A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that renaming “safe consumption sites” to “opioid prevention sites” increases their public support.
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Renaming safe consumption sites may increase public support
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that renaming “safe consumption sites” to “opioid prevention sites” increases their public support.
Nonprofit hospitals must address administrative bloat, physician-researcher says
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The author of a study examining executive compensation in non-profit healthcare says it's time to ask if a "self-perpetuating bureaucracy" is worth the money.
 

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Tips for submitting comments to CMS on the 2019 OPPS proposed rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Continuing with numerous specific requests for comment in last year’s OPPS proposed rule, CMS is once again asking stakeholders for feedback on a variety of issues for the 2019 OPPS proposed rule for future potential rulemaking. You may submit comments to the agency until September 24, 2018.
 

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Q&A: When sepsis isn’t the principal diagnosis
Source: ACDIS
Q: We recently had a patient who was admitted with sepsis present on admission (POA) and a urinary tract infection (UTI). When the chart was coded, UTI was listed as the principal diagnosis. When sepsis is POA, shouldn't it always be coded as the principal diagnosis?

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