| The Value of the 'Why' Explanation in Clinical Documentation |
The complexity of our industry's reimbursement systems combined with the current regulatory scrutiny of billing and coding for evaluation and management (E/M) services further underscores the importance of relevant documentation. Clinicians need to clearly express the "why" behind the work they are performing when entering their documentation.
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| CMS offers meaningful use stage 2 specs sheets |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has added descriptive specification sheets for Meaningful Use Stage 2 to help eligible physicians and hospitals to participate and complete the measures for the electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs. READ MORE |
OIG calls for random audits of EHR payments |
A new report from the Office of Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) might not entirely spill the meaningful use apple cart, but it certainly isn't going to make things any easier.
The Nov. 29 report is calling for random audits of doctors and hospitals prior to payout, to ensure they have qualified. It is also calling for EHR certification changes to allow for reporting of yes/no measures.
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| Security experts warn of increasing data breaches and privacy risks |
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On October 3, the data systems used by Nationwide Insurance agents were hacked, exposing the names, drivers license numbers, dates of birth and Social Security numbers of several thousand customers.
"We discovered the attack that day, and took immediate steps to contain the intrusion," the Ohio- based automotive and property insurance provider told customers. In early November, Nationwide confirmed the information and identities that were compromised and says no medical information or credit card numbers were stolen. The FBI is now investigating the incident.
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