The good news is that patients who suffer from septic shock are more likely than ever to recover from this potentially deadly condition, according to researchers at Penn Medicine. The bad news: 23% wind up back in the...Read More »
More than 500 providers, suppliers, billing companies, and clearinghouses participated in ICD-10 acknowledgement testing during its November 2014 round, CMS...Read More »
In November 2014, implementation of the ICD-10-CM/PCS code set was threatened again—with a two-year delay. Even though the implementation date survived previously attempted bills to kill ICD-10 could be reintroduced in the 2015.Read More »
We heard from a number you seeking to become more involved in starting local chapters and in becoming more involved in chapter efforts in your area. So we look to you; if you’re interested in participating, leading, hosting, or speaking at an event in your area ...Read More »
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered $5.69 billion in False Claims Act settlements in fiscal year (FY) 2014; $2.3 billion of which against federal healthcare programs,...Read More »
Preliminary estimates for 2013 show a 9% decline in the rate of hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) from 2012 to 2013, and a 17% decline, from 145 to 121 HACs per 1,000 discharges, from 2010 to 2013,...Read More »
Note: AHIMA is calling for grassroots action supporting the 2015 ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation date after a letter addressed to the House of Representatives Speaker John A. Boehner, circulated Congress calling for another two-year delay. ACDIS stands behind AHIMA in its...Read More »
