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Taking a Look at 2017 ICD-10-CM Guideline General Conventions
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
The Cooperating Parties made revisions for 2017 to explain how bilateral conditions should be reported when the two sides are treated during separate encounters, as well as what codes would be appropriate once one side has been treated. 
How Yale-New Haven Health System Cut Spending by Millions
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Embarking on a "quest for unparalleled value," YNHHS has pared down spending systemwide in four categories.
Health System Hit with $400,000 HIPAA Fine
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
A Rhode Island health system agreed to a settlement and corrective action plan after a breach investigation uncovered out-of-date business associate agreements with a member hospital.
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Q&A: Keeping Patients in Discharge Lounges
Source: Medicare Compliance Watch
Q: Is it acceptable to keep patients in a discharge lounge after the discharge order is written but before the patient leaves the facility?

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