CJ Wolf
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain, while about 1 in 14 have suffered from high-impact chronic pain which results in substantial restriction to daily activities.1
CJ Wolf
Most medical coders, auditors, and compliance professionals are aware of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) program. It is designed to help providers and suppliers reduce claim denials and appeals through one-on-one help.
Healthcare professionals must balance the benefits of a prescribed medication with the potential risks and side effects it may pose to the patient.
CJ Wolf
In November 2022, the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report titled, “Long-Term Trends of Psychotropic Drug Use in Nursing Homes.”1 This report highlights areas of weakness related to nursing home patients who may be inappropriately given psychotropic...
