The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated their COVID-19 dashboard to include information about patient outcomes and comorbid conditions.
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94% of patients who died from COVID-19 had complicating conditions, data confusion surrounding virus risk
Source: ACDIS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) dashboard to include information about patient outcomes and comorbid conditions. 
OIG audit pinpoints billing risks for inpatient stays and rehabilitation services
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A September audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) said Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California, incorrectly billed Medicare for inpatient and outpatient services between 2017 and 2019, resulting in overpayments of $1.5 million.
The 2021 E/M trio to tackle: Time, MDM table, and telehealth

Join HCPro coding experts Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CRC, CCDS, CCDS-O, and Yvette DeVay, MHA, CPC, CPMA, CIC, to learn how the 2021 E/M changes may impact your bottom line and how training providers and coding staff on the new rules will get you through this transition seamlessly.
 

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Avoiding common missteps when responding to a security incident
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
When an organization discovers a hacker infiltrating the network, the natural response is to act quickly and shut down everything. Of course, it’s important to show urgency in a response, but urgency without a well-constructed, well-rehearsed plan won’t do an organization any good. In fact, it may even exacerbate the issue.
 

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Q&A: Payments for new radiation oncology model
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: How will CMS make payments for radiation therapy services under the Radiation Oncology Model rule?

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COVID-19 and End-of-Life Care: New Ethical Dilemmas and Challenges

Case managing end-of-life care has never been more complex. The opioid epidemic, the COVID-19 pandemic, and persistent health disparities have forced the industry to take a fresh look at end of life care. During this 90-minute webinar, Ellen Fink-Samnick, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCM, CRP, will provide a detailed look at end-of-life care as it pertains to COVID-19.
 

    

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