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Surviving Phase 2 Audits Requires Serious Review
Don’t assume the compliance program you’ve had for years is good enough for an audit.
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Cloud Service Providers Still Are Business Associates, According to Office for Civil Rights
The role of cloud service providers in relation to HIPAA was somewhat unclear because the rule was not written to include them specifically, and one could argue that they have no access.
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Rude, Disrespectful Employees Create Tension Across Departments
Establishing good working relationships is not always easy.
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Watch for These Encouraging Signs When Identifying Future Leaders
Taking initiative, putting coaching to good use among key traits.
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MACRA Going to Change Patient Access Processes ‘Tremendously’
Much work remains, and patient access departments must be proactive to stay ahead of the curve.
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Dig Deeper on Patient’s Insurance, or Face a Surge in Claims Denials
At one facility, about 30% of the department’s claims denials have a root cause of incomplete or inaccurate registration.
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Cavalier Attitude Toward ‘Frivolous’ ED Lawsuit Can Backfire
All cases are serious - act accordingly.
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Electronic Medical Record Could Receive More Face Time Than ED Patient, Fueling Lawsuits
Poor communication triggers dissatisfaction.
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ED Patient Didn’t Meet tPA Criteria? Leave No Room for Doubt in Chart
All EDs should create 'code stroke' packets that include inclusion and exclusion criteria for tissue plasminogen activator, with a particular focus on documentation.
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For EPs, Is a National Practitioner Data Bank Report a Career Ender, or Par for the Course?
Take action to mitigate repercussions.