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Case study: The four pillars standing between your organization and a readmission
Source: Case Management Monthly
When you’re working to prevent readmissions at a large hospital system, things can get complicated pretty quickly just by virtue of the size of the organization. But at one Texas health system, officials have opted to simplify their process by boiling down their efforts to four pillars that they say are helping them to keep patients from needing to return to the hospital unnecessarily.
Reviewing important ICD-10-PCS root operations
Source: JustCoding
Since the physician doesn't need to document a specific root operation, coders cannot rely solely on the terms the physician uses; thus it is important for each coder to fully understand each definition. This article takes a look at the root operations Inspection, Map, Dilation, and Bypass. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register for the free content if you do not have a paid subscription. 
Getting it right: On building a complex care network
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The nation still lacks a strategy to provide cost-effective care for complex care patients. But one physician leader has built a NJ nonprofit that is making headway.
Quest Diagnostics breach affects 34,000 individuals
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
Quest Diagnostics, a Madison, New Jersey-based medical laboratory services company, announced a data breach affecting 34,000 individuals. The breach occurred November 26, according to Quest Diagnostic’s December 12 statement.
 

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Q&A: Physician advisor role in discharge planning
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
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