Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Under the new CoPs, if therapy services establish home health eligibility, OT is included in the care plan, and no skilled nursing care is designated, the start of care visit can be done by an OT instead of having to wait for a nurse, PT, or SLP to be available. OTs Can Step Up and Coordinate Care.

Care Plan 97

Care Plan Admissions Collaboration Billing 97

Relias

JUNE 23, 2022

In a 2021 Relias survey of 1,310 healthcare and public safety professionals, only 62% of respondents said that their organization participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Leadership should communicate that diversity is an organizational value so that you retain your diverse employees and attract more.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Communication Care Plan Documentation 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint. This causes gaps in communication between the physician and the coder,” said Hess. Prolonged services and advanced care planning are often missed, for example. Many providers were noncompliant with 2021 E/M coding documentation guidelines.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medical Coding Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

Providers are trained to document from a clinical care standpoint. This causes gaps in communication between the physician and the coder,” said Hess. Prolonged services and advanced care planning are often missed, for example. Many providers were noncompliant with 2021 E/M coding documentation guidelines.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medical Coding Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Fact and Figures report, this population is projected to grow from 58 million in 2021 to 88 million by 2050. The process helps primary care professionals identify a person’s care goals and document and communicate their medical and personal preferences. “If

Hospice 52

Hospice Documentation Communication Care Plan 52

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

New HIPAA Regulations in 2021. While there have not been changes to HIPAA regulations in 2021, new legislation has been introduced that is related to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, in terms of cybersecurity, patient access to healthcare data, and HIPAA enforcement. 2021 HIPAA Safe Harbor Law.

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HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Transfers 126