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Expect More High-Tech Breaches, Attorney General Audits This Year
Most HIPAA breaches in the past were of a low-tech nature. But that is changing now, partly because the digital revolution has completely changed how healthcare organizations handle data.
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Peer-to-Peers Not Always Successful; Patient Access Can Increase the Odds
Patient access does its part by obtaining authorizations for scheduled cases. Thorough documentation in the medical record gives the payer no reason to ask for the peer-to-peer in the first place.
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A Little Coding Knowledge Goes a Long Way Toward Preventing Denials
Patient access staff need far more limited knowledge of coding to perform their jobs. However, it is vital that they learn some basic skills.
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Is Registrar Friendly? This Can Be More Important Than Other Tangible Metrics
Niceness cannot be measured in the same way as the number of calls taken per hour or the percentage of copays collected, but it still needs recognition.
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Study Groups and Quizlets: Earning CHAA Is a Team Sport
Patient access leaders may place great importance on earning certifications. Still, registrars want to know what is in it for them.
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Multiple Bills Cause Confusion, Many Complaints
Patients may receive multiple bills after their hospital stay, some of which they might consider settled business. How can revenue cycle leaders reduce wasteful duplication and resolve confusion?
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Expensive Deductibles Bringing Many Changes to Revenue Cycle
Patients with high deductibles often need an expert’s help. Registrars can pave the way for the eventual discussion with a financial counselor.
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Many People Put Off Medical Care Because They Cannot Pay High Deductibles
Patients often find out about a high deductible not from their insurer or employer, but from a registrar — and many of these high-dollar accounts go unpaid. Now, multiple recent studies show that people are avoiding care because they cannot pay their high deductibles.
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Researchers Issue Concerns About Marijuana Use Among Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Events
The rise of legal medical and recreational marijuana challenges healthcare professionals on how to counsel patients properly.
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The Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning: Current Rules and 2020 Updates
In 2015, CMS introduced proposed rules for discharge planning. These proposed rules were to be used to update the current rules under the Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning. In 2019, CMS provided the elements of the proposed rules that would be adopted in November 2019. This month, we will discuss the current rules, the proposed rules, and the final rules published in 2019.