Two-midnight Rule Remains Confusing; Total Knee Replacements Frustrating to Many
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Do you realize that the two-midnight rule has been the law of the land for the last four years, seven months and 14 days? And there is still widespread confusion about it. Of course, part of that continuing confusion is the inability to get straightforward answers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
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ICD-11: Fewer PTSD Diagnoses Under New, Stricter Criteria
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The number of patients meeting criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis may drop following the proposed revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), researchers suggested. Geared towards creating more specificity for the disorder, the ICD-11 lists just six criteria for PTSD -- far fewer than the 13 symptoms in the current ICD-10
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CDI: Rejuvenating the Creative Woman |
To raise a torch to the strength of women working in healthcare I must share an introductory story on the transformation of a revitalized CDI Department that has pursued success through the strength of 23 women, and the celebrations are taking place daily. Not to undermine the contributions of our male co-workers, this story is one of empowering women that may inspire you to
reach deep into your creative minds.
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5 ASCs With Patient Data Breaches In The Past 8 Months - Are You Next?
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Since October, five ASCs have reported patient data stolen, compromised or breached through cyber attacks, stolen laptops and staff misdeeds... Click Here to Read More
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News Alert: MS-DRG Changes Prevalent in IPPS FY19 Proposed Rule
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The 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule covers many Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRGs) changes, in addition to changes to the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs), and Hospital Readmission Reduction program, as well as the post-acute care transfer policy. The length of this year’s proposed rule
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