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Complex case: A case manager coordinates care for a loved one
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Ever since Pat became a nurse case manager three years ago, both family and friends have reached out to her for healthcare advice. She really doesn’t mind and almost expects it, especially since healthcare can be complex and challenging. By sharing her knowledge as a case manager, Pat can often help people navigate healthcare complexities.
Creating an inpatient coding compliance plan
Source: JustCoding
Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA, CHPS, helps coding managers create a robust, effective internal coding compliance policy, plan, and implemented program.
Seven ways hospitals can fight drug price hikes and shortages
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Working closely with clinical pharmacists, making evidence-based medication substitutions, and employing smarter dosing can curb costs without reducing quality. 
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Employee snooping, lack of access controls earns $5.5 million HIPAA fine
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sent a $5.5 million message about the importance of audit and access controls in its latest HIPAA settlement, OCR announced February 16.
 

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Q&A: MOON delivery for outpatient to inpatient
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
What is the organization’s responsibility with regard to the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) if a patient starts treatment as an outpatient but then is moved to inpatient status? Does the hospital still need to issue the MOON?

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