Healthicity Blog

One in three healthcare workers plan to leave their job in the next year, according to new data. A wave of staffing shortages, combined with persistent burnout and exhaustion, is driving an exodus of vital healthcare workers from the field.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) said it best: “An ongoing evaluation process is critical to a successful compliance program.” With 2023 halfway over, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on your compliance program’s wins and areas of opportunity for the...

Depending on who you ask, between 10% and 30% of claims are denied, lost, or ignored annually. That’s quite a chunk of change.

If you’re like me, you were in hog heaven at the HCCA’s Compliance Institute in Anaheim. It was so nice catching up with friends and colleagues while meeting and making new friends too.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates medical coding jobs are slated to increase by seven percent from 2021-2031, but job openings could outpace the workforce. Persistent staffing shortages across the medical coding and billing industry have far-reaching effects as healthcare systems and...

A “Red Book” or “Coding Bible” is a critical asset that can support multiple teams and departments. With one “source of truth” that everyone can use as a reference guide, it’s easier to stay on the same page and ensure accurate coding.

The end of 2022 is fast approaching – are you starting to review and report your audit data from the year?