Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced that it is awarding $293 million to primary healthcare clinicians and students in an effort to expand the workforce.
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HHS awards $293 million to primary healthcare clinicians and students
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced that it is awarding $293 million to primary healthcare clinicians and students in an effort to expand the workforce.
MSSP stakeholders share concerns with CMS
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The American Hospital Association asks CMS to toss out several proposals in the new rule that "would likely result in significant decrease in MSSP participation."
 

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This month's coding Q&A
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Our coding and billing experts answer questions about charging for E/M services after canceled procedures, reporting global maternity care, and more.
 

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Q&A: Querying for sepsis in a narcotic overdose patient
Source: ACDIS

Q: We recently had a patient who met criteria for sepsis, but they also presented with a narcotic overdose. Would we be able to code the sepsis based on the criteria present or should we query?

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