After repeatedly delaying implementation of the 340B rule, the Trump administration is proposing to accelerate the timeline by six months.
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Streamlining CDI tasks in the inpatient setting
Source: JustCoding
Chris Simons, MS, RHIA, outlines tasks that generally fall within the CDI department’s realm and writes that inpatient CDI specialists must have strong clinical skills and a working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and MS-DRG assignment to ensure they can thoroughly complete these tasks.
HHS hastens changes to drug pricing program amid hospitals' legal challenge
Source: HealthLeaders Media
After repeatedly delaying implementation of the 340B rule, the Trump administration is proposing to accelerate the timeline by six months.
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Note from the instructor: A new Part B drug payment demonstration model
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