In fiscal year 2016, 65% of providers were subject to prepayment review associated with the CMS Fraud Prevention System, according to a report by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Outsourcing some HIM functions is common at many organizations. The decision might initially be spurred by staffing shortages or budgetary concerns, but many outsourcing arrangements become long-term projects.
This week’s Medicare updates include clarification on portable x-ray necessity, recommendations from the hospital outpatient payment advisory panel, an adjustment to the amount in controversy threshold amounts for 2018, and more!
Q: My case management staff is having trouble communicating with the physicians at our facility. What skills can I teach my staff to improve communication?
