The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance last week to state health officials aimed at increasing adoption of strategies that address social determinants of health (SDOH) in…
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The 5 T’s of a Best-in-Class HIM Compliance Program [Sponsored]
The importance of a best-in-class compliance program is highlighted in environments like the COVID-19 pandemic when providers are faced with rapidly changing regulatory policies.
CMS, ONC Delay Information Blocking Rule Implementation Due to COVID-19
In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the federal government has extended the certification implementation timelines for providers and vendors that must comply with the information blocking final rules…
Updated 5/4/20: Summary of CMS Waivers for Health Information Professionals
Lauren Riplinger, vice president, policy and government affairs, at AHIMA summarizes recent waivers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) relevant for health information professionals during the COVID-19…