Historically, the social work profession resisted the change from manual documentation to tem­plate-based tools, but with the growing emphasis on quality and reducing hospital readmissions, social workers need to utilize case management assessments as a way to communicate risk and pertinent patient details.
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How the social work profession can embrace case management assessments
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Historically, the social work profession resisted the change from manual documentation to tem­plate-based tools, but with the growing emphasis on quality and reducing hospital readmissions, social workers need to utilize case management assessments as a way to communicate risk and pertinent patient details. 
Trump’s budget would cut HHS funding 21%
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The White House calls for an increase in funding for veteran healthcare services, while proposing cuts to HHS and a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. 
 

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New CMS bundled payment model introduces outpatient episodes
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS' Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model will qualify as an Advanced Alternative Payment Model under the Quality Payment Program and include outpatient episodes. 
 

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Q&A: Using your PEPPER for CDI
Source: ACDIS

Q: Should CDI have access to the PEPPER?

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