Health care has always been a target for fraud and abuse. Criminals are taking advantage of these uncertain times to strike an already
Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHBS, CHCO, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS Healthcare providers, coders and billers are striving to keep
A critical component of the nationwide battle against COVID-19 is supporting the physical and emotional well-being of the healthcare workers on the frontline
Educating new or inexperienced coders lets you share your wisdom and experience with others as you broaden your own training skills and expand
As an experienced coder yourself, it is important to know how to present information to your staff and co-workers. Given the complexity of
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many mental health professionals had never practiced distance therapy with their patients. When social distancing and flattening the
The direct health impacts of pandemics can be catastrophic. Pandemics are large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease that can greatly increase morbidity and mortality
There has been significant disruption to the healthcare industry, with providers being asked to delay non-essential surgeries and procedures, other healthcare staff unable
HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) In February 2020, the OCR released a bulletin providing guidance related to the Novel Coronavirus better known
As an experienced coder, you may be called upon to present information to your staff, co-workers or to train new coders. But it
Health care professionals have been prohibited from accepting kickbacks in the form of money, gifts or other types of remuneration for referrals to
Most patients are educated and internet “savvy” these days, even our seniors! Satisfaction with the financial aspect of your practice is just as
Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. Diabetics are more susceptible to certain eye diseases because
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. Furthermore, both of these conditions are among the top 10 leading causes of death in
Heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of death in adults with diabetes. In fact, diabetics are almost twice as likely
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