The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new fact sheet last week that clarifies the circumstances under which OCR may hold business associates directly liable.
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OCR issues new fact sheet on business associate liability
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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new fact sheet last week that clarifies the circumstances under which OCR may hold business associates directly liable.
Position paper: Submitting comments to Medicare on uts FY 2020 IPPS proposed rule
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The NAHRI Professional Advocacy Committee is responsible for the research and development of position papers that can help further the revenue integrity profession and bring awareness to matters impacting revenue integrity practices. This position paper from the committee looks at inpatient hospital reimbursement for CAR-T.
 

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