The government is starting a trial program in the District of Columbia that aims to improve treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries struggling with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.
In the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, CMS put a stamp of approval on its previous proposals to overhaul how medical practices will report office and outpatient E/M services in 2021.
Is your hospital doing enough to manage patients with diabetes both in the hospital and when they transition to the next level or care or to home? A recent survey of more than 600 people in 408 U.S. hospitals, finds that some hospitals might be falling short.
Behavioral health facilities and professionals experience some unique challenges when it comes to handling PHI and patient requests. The following article offers tips for handling those challenges and scenarios to consider.
In many companies, the compliance officer is the first to become aware of a potential compliance problem that could lead to civil or criminal liability. A best practice is to give the compliance officer the authority to conduct internal investigations.
