Continuing the Interoperability Journey – Three New Opportunities for HIM
Healthcare interoperability is a team sport, and information technology (IT) professionals aren’t the only players in the game. Professionals with heath information (HI) management skills, experience, and leadership also fill valuable interoperability roles. The deep...
Compliance with new patient right of access rule: Five things to know
Disruption is the new normal. As a global civilization dealing with a worldwide pandemic, we’ve adapted to shifting guidelines, researched dubious news proclamations, and discovered a newfound appreciation for the routine. These three skills converge to support...
Interoperability: Best Practices in Patient Amendments to Protected Health Information
Since April 2003, patients have had the right to request amendments to protected health information (PHI) contained within the designated record maintained by a covered entity (CE) or its business associates. As patients have become more engaged in their care, the...
Internal Audits Help Combat Payer Risk
For a smooth-running revenue cycle, tap into the immense powers of this best practice tool. Wonder Woman has a golden lasso. Captain America has an impenetrable shield. Thor has a lightning hammer. Just as these magical tools bolster superheroes’ defenses, insights...