With much of the coding workforce working remotely, the inpatient coding manager must implement some control mechanisms to ensure the distractions at home are not interfering with the quality and quantity of work expected from the staff.
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Coding managers: Monitoring your remote inpatient coding staff
Source: JustCoding
With much of the coding workforce working remotely, the inpatient coding manager must implement some control mechanisms to ensure the distractions at home are not interfering with the quality and quantity of work expected from the staff.
Medicare shared savings ACOs generated $1.7B in savings in 2018
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Of the 548 accountable care organizations (ACO) that cared for 10.1 million beneficiaries, 66% saved money and 37% saved enough money to earn bonuses.
 

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Note from the instructor: Updates to FY 2020 IPPS quality programs
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note from the instructor focuses on updates to the inpatient quality programs and examines their impact on MS-DRG payment calculations.
 

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Q&A: Making architectural changes to prevent disclosures
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Q: Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require facilities to make structural changes like soundproofing or private rooms in order to prevent disclosures that could occur from overhearing conversations?

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