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HIM’s role in eliminating LGBT health disparities
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Overcoming barriers to care for LGBT individuals can require a culture shift at an organization, but it can be as simple as adding additional options to forms. It’s up to organizations to close the gap, and HIM plays a central role in identifying barriers, implementing change, and fostering a culturally competent environment.
This week in Medicare updates–5/3/2017
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week’s Medicare updates include a MIPS Participation Status Letter, FY 2018 proposed rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and more!
Electronic OR scheduling linked to 33% reduction in 'weekend effect'
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The outcomes of patients who undergo non-elective surgery on weekends improve when hospitals use electronic operating room scheduling systems and bed-management systems.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Drugs recently granted pass-through status
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor 
Q: Are there any new drugs that received pass-through status in April?

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Upcoming CMS Events
Wednesday 5/3 - Home Health, Hospice & DME/Quality Open Door Forum
Thursday 5/4 - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC), Open Door Forum
Tuesday 5/16 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for Drugs/Biologicals/Radiopharmaceuticals/Radiologic Imaging Agents
Wednesday 5/17 - CMS HCPCS Public Meetings for Drugs/Biologicals/Radiopharmaceuticals/Radiologic Imaging Agents
 

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Revenue Cycle Advisor Encyclopedia

Check out the latest additions to the encyclopedia, including information on the False Claims Acts and Anti-Kickback Statute.
 
 

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