It is common knowledge that Clinical Documentation Improvement and HIM coding are integral to healthcare revenue integrity and accurate classification of the severity of illness of a given patient population.
Many providers, however, fail to realize the powerful impact of CDI and HIM on...Read More »
The Regulatory Provisions to Promote Program Efficiency, Transparency, and Burden Reduction proposed rule would make significant changes to the Conditions of Participation and could change the way hospitals work with competitive ambulatory surgery centers (ASC).Read More »
Business etiquette is a unique market differentiator that promotes excellence within organizations. Silos are still very much a part of the healthcare landscape and the ability to successfully navigate and initiate change across these silos ultimately translates into quality outcomes and revenue...Read More »
To close an open encounter, the following ingredients are required: one completed progress note, one chief complaint, a diagnosis, and a physician level of service. Combine all four in EPIC and you're ready to post charges.Read More »
New year, new payment system updates. It’s time to ensure you and your team are prepared for 2018, and a good place to start is by fully grasping the impact of the 2018 Outpatient Prospective Payment...Read More »