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Addressing SDOH combats clinician burnout
Source: ACDIS
According to new data published in the Annals of Family Medicine, creating a system by which primary care clinicians can address social determinants of health (SDOH) may help combat clinician burnout.

“Recent studies have demonstrated direct or potential links between clinician burnout and the ability to address patients’ social needs,” the researchers wrote.
What to expect in 2020: An even greater focus on social determinants of health
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The question now is whether emerging reimbursement models will shift things into high gear or maintain the unhurried status quo.
 

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A documentation error haunts an assisted living patient
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
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Q&A: Reporting uncertain diagnoses
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: I’ve heard conflicting information about reporting uncertain diagnoses. Do the ICD-10-CM diagnoses need to be documented in the discharge summary/final progress note or can they be coded from an earlier progress note?
 

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