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HHS extends public comment period for HIPAA Privacy Rule modifications
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The Office for Civil Rights announced on March 9 a 45-day extension for the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
CMS OKs big bump for COVID-19 vaccine payments
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Medicare payments will increase from $28 to $40 for one-dose vaccines, and from $45 to $80 for two-dose vaccines, effective immediately.
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Proving the value of outpatient CDI
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Though the adoption of outpatient CDI has been growing steadily over the years, it’s not always easy to prove the return on investment for such efforts.
 

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Q&A: Coding MI for subsequent admissions
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Q: How I would code an acute myocardial infarction (MI) for subsequent admissions occurring within four weeks of the initial MI? Can you walk me through the process?

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