At issue is whether to broaden authority for states by revising or eliminating the “guardrails” intended to protect patients and the federal government.
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in infusion pumps could allow a hacker to gain access and compromise operation, the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team recently announced.
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“While I have no doubt that CDI specialists can make a very important contribution in the outpatient setting, there is a steep learning curve for all as we begin to implement these outpatient programs and measure their effectiveness.”
— Cathy L. Seluke, RN, BSN, CCDS, ACM, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, manager of CDI at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta
If you’re stressed out, you might be tempted to reach for a glass of wine or a carton of ice cream, but there are more positive ways to manage your stress.
Q: I'm looking for clarification on how to bill for CPT code 77263 (therapeutic radiology treatment planning; complex). Can it be billed with the initial consultulation or should it be billed separately and before the simulation occurs?
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This course provides comprehensive training for case managers on the floor, as well as those who are directors or managers. This library provides the core skills vital to get staff up to speed in an engaging, interactive learning format by providing popular topics essential to case management and covering them in great detail.
This study presents the incremental consequences of selected inpatient medical injuries identified by the AHRQ PSIs and quantifies the estimated national impact.
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