Thursday, June 29, 2017

News

Multiple U.S. healthcare organizations infected in global ransomware attack
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Major U.S. healthcare organizations were hit in an international ransomware attacked launched June 27.
Survey: Fewer than 1 in 4 doctors prepared for MACRA requirements
Source: HealthLeaders Media
A joint KPMG and American Medical Association survey shows that only 8% of a thousand physicians surveyed feel well prepared to meet reporting requirements.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Note from the instructor: New versus established patient conundrum
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
This week's note offers guidance on CPT E/M codes for new versus established patients and addresses OIG reports on E/M codes audits.
 

Daily Q&A

Q&A: Faxing a HEDIS request without identifying the patient
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Q: Is it a HIPAA violation if a hospital receives a faxed Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) request and the hospital cannot identify the patient by full name, last name, or birthdate?

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Upcoming CMS Events

Thursday 6/29 - Improvements to the Medicare Claims Appeal Process and Statistical Sampling Call
Wednesday 7/5 - Quality Payment Program Year 2 Proposed Rule Listening Session
Wednesday 7/12 - Creating and Verifying Your National Provider Identifier Call
Monday 7/31 - Public Meeting Regarding New and Reconsidered Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Test Codes
 

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Case Management Models: Best Practices for Health Systems and ACOs, Second Edition

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