Every month, hospital-based health information management professionals must walk the thin line of ensuring adequate revenue is generated from submitted claims while maintaining quality during coding and pre-bill audits.
Month: February 2019
Lack of Post-Discharge Communication Puts Patients at Risk
Home caregivers in Colorado say clinical information needed to treat the patient is frequently lacking when patients are discharged from hospitals to home healthcare, according to a recent survey.
Cybersecurity Tops List of Health Technology Hazards
The 2019 Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report from the ECRI Institute points to cybersecurity threats as the top technology concern facing the healthcare industry this year.
Illinois Supreme Court Weighs In on Biometric Information
The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled on a class action suit alleging the plaintiff’s biometric information collection practices violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act. What might this mean for healthcare…