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Community health center pays hackers $70,000 in bitcoin after second ransomware attack in three months
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
A Kentucky community health center paid hackers $70,000 in bitcoin to regain access to its computer systems after suffering its second ransomware attack in three months. 
Note from the speaker: Reconnecting with friends and colleagues at 2019 Revenue Integrity Symposium
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
While there are many conferences that touch upon aspects of revenue integrity, the Revenue Integrity Symposium is the only one entirely dedicated to the topic. Plus, it is a great way to meet other professionals in the field of revenue integrity who are facing similar challenges and have similar interests.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

CMSA white paper aims to refocus case management on what’s most important
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
The field of case management is rapidly evolving as hospital leaders look to case managers to help them meet a host of new regulatory requirements and financial goals. But too often this has put undue pressure on case managers and taken focus off their most important job—coordinating care.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: ICD-10-CM coding for a necrotic pressure ulcer with diabetic complications
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: A diabetic patient is diagnosed with a gangrenous decubitus ulcer of the left heel and admitted to the hospital for treatment. If the provider documents an association between diabetes and the decubitus ulcer, which condition should be sequenced as the principal diagnosis?

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Monday, 8/12 - Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Understanding 3 Key Topics Listening Session
Tuesday, 8/13 - IRF Appeals Settlement Initiative Call
Wednesday, 8/14 - OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule Listening Session
Monday, 8/19 - Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting
 

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2020 IPPS Final Rule: The Next Step Toward Addressing Inequities in Inpatient Care

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