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CMS revises 2-midnight audit process
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
CMS has changed its selection process for medical records for short-stay reviews under the 2-midnight rule. This could be problematic for some organizations, says Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM, vice president at R1 Physician Advisory Services in Chicago.
Misdirected fax causes egregious HIPAA breach, OCR says
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Two misdirected faxes cost a New York City hospital $387,200 in a HIPAA settlement.
APRNs improve quality outcomes, cost of care
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Advanced practice RNs improve quality outcomes across the care continuum in multiple ways, including decreasing readmissions.
 

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Q&A: Weekend staffing
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: What are the methods for hospital staffing on weekends?

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