I admit to being in a bit of a post-Thanksgiving malaise—feeling overstuffed and lethargic. I’m totally content to curl up on the couch and continue indulging on all the amazingly decadent dishes offered this time of the year.
Maybe you’re feeling this way, too. It’s hard to feel...Read More »
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently asked that the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) be added as a Cooperating Party in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) committee responsible for development and maintenance of ICD-10 codes, guidelines, and...Read More »
Consumers need to focus on quality scores and performance metrics when selecting a hospital or physician, says a new report released by Healthgrades.Read More »
Hospitals are reporting a decrease in improper payments, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) annual Agency Financial Report.Read More »
Q: We recently had attending physicians send back queries with responses by the physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) who documented for them. Is it acceptable for a PA or NP to answer queries after the patient is discharged?Read More »
