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Bush signs funding bill giving more to hospitals; CPT-4 coding inconsistent; templates could help; Feds offer database for record disclosures
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Employee Assistance Programs and similar services are available in many organizations to help employees with mental health issues, but not nearly enough attention is paid to mental health on the organizational level, says Jeffrey P. Kahn, president of New York City-based WorkPsych Associates.
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When Anthony M. Bruno, MPA, MEd, took on the challenge of creating an access department at Presbyterian Medical Center, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), one of his first hires was Colette Howerton, who became the new manager for outpatient access services.
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Here is a list of common coding errors or omissions of facility procedures, identified by Caral Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P, president and CEO of Jacksonville, FL-based Medical Management Resources/TeamHealth:
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Eight hours after a 36-year-old woman ingested an herbal product marketed for its internal cleansing properties, she experienced symptoms of heart poisoning, including nausea, high potassium levels, slow heart rate and other heart-rate changes.
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O'Mathuna DP. Reiki for relaxation and pain relief. Altern Ther Women's Health 2003;5(4):29-31.
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Keegan L. Cranberries and urinary tract infections. Altern Ther Women's Health 2003;5(4):25-29.
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Its a call an IRB office dreads getting a patient with a complaint about a study or a researcher, or an anonymous caller alleging problems with a clinical trial.
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