By selecting the most specific codes for cancer diagnoses, coders can help epidemiologists track disease trends and measure the efficacy of drug therapies and radiation oncology treatments.
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Clarify ICD-10-CM coding for cancer diagnoses
Source: JustCoding
By selecting the most specific codes for cancer diagnoses, coders can help epidemiologists track disease trends and measure the efficacy of drug therapies and radiation oncology treatments.
Price transparency is coming. How will you prepare?
Source: HealthLeaders Media
The question isn't whether but when. What commitment are you willing to make?
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Note from the instructor: Corrections to FY 2020 IPPS final rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor reviews the updated Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rates published in the correction notice for the final rule. 
 

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Q&A: Breach notification requirements for cloud services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Can a cloud provider like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, when considered a business associate, be held liable for breach notification requirements?

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