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From the director's desk: Making use of the ABCs in case management
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Working in case management for years has taught me to use the ABCs in at least two tasks I perform daily. Not only are the ABCs useful in developing patient discharge plans, but they also help in setting my daily caseload priorities. How do they work?
Coding hepatitis for the inpatient
Source: JustCoding
Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, writes about how understanding the different forms of viral hepatitis and alcoholic hepatitis, as well as their effects on the liver, help to clarify coding assignment.
Value-based programs expected to boost growth, revenue
Source: HealthLeaders Media
One in four hospital patients are currently in value-based programs, but in three years’ time, that number will double, survey data suggests.
Global ransomware attack raises questions about basic cybersecurity measures
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A ransomware attack launched May 12 crippled systems around the world and raised questions about the healthcare industry’s ability to withstand a massive cyberattack.
 

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Q&A: Discharge planner knowledge of ALOS and MS-DRGs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Should a discharge planner know the average length of stay (ALOS) for specific Medicare severity diagnosis-related groups (MS-DRG)?

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