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Education related to documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR) is an area of health information management overdue for a tune-up. Lack of regular and formal education in this area poses a problem for healthcare providers who are expected to appropriately record information in the...

For years, spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for compliance teams tracking 60-Day Rule adherence. But in today’s complex healthcare environment, manually updating spreadsheets just doesn’t cut it anymore. The risks are too high—missed deadlines, undetected overpayments, and noncompliance...

Remember the 1985 Chevy Chase & Dan Aykroyd comedy “Spies Like Us?” One of the senior leaders in our practice once joked that “G2211” sounded like CIA operative lingo straight from the movie. Every time the topic comes up, I humor myself with imaging what silly scenarios G2211 could mean if it had...

You’re invited to our upcoming webinar to talk all things RAC (Recovery Audit Contractor) audits – and how to optimize your audit responses and mitigate potential financial impacts.

Check out this resource from Kristen Poat, RHIT, CHPC, a TCM Compliance Roadmap Infographic and FAQ resource designed to support your TCM billing and compliance efforts.

In today’s evolving healthcare world, internal auditing is more important than ever. Effective auditing can ensure compliance, enhance patient care, and streamline operations.

Transitional Care Management (TCM) services are all about helping patients smoothly transition back home or into their community after a stay in certain facilities. The goal is simple: to ensure quality care by providing the right resources and timely follow-ups after discharge. 

The third and last installment of this series focuses on the part human error plays in conflicting EMR documentation. Conflicting documentation in physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) SOAP notes is a significant issue that can lead to miscommunication, errors in patient care, and...