C. diff Infections Boost Care Costs and Readmissions Rates

Source: HCPro Case Management

Clostridium difficile infections are costly and also lead to a higher-number of readmissions, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Revenue Cycle Executives Rising to New Financial Challenges

Source: HealthLeaders Media

Executives at this year's Revenue Cycle Exchange in San Diego say they're making significant progress accounting for alternative payments models, transitioning to new electronic health record systems, and boosting patient experience.

EHR Copy and Paste Best Practices Toolkit Released

Source: Physician Practice Insider

Copying and pasting information in EHRs is a common practice that can save busy physicians and other staff valuable time, but it can also introduce significant errors into the record.

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Q&A: Therapeutic Services

Source: Medicare Compliance Watch

What are therapeutic services in relation to hospitals and provider-based departments?

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