Shared Birthdays Cause Patient Matching Errors
Patients who share similarly spelled names and the same birth dates are particularly susceptible to patient record mismatches.
Patient Matching in the Era of EHRs
It is not uncommon for clinicians to have incomplete or inaccurate pictures of patients’ medical histories and conditions because the record and the patient do not match. This exposes healthcare organizations to medical errors, increased costs, and negative patient experiences.
Ask the Experts: Financial Assistance Policies
I need help interpreting the patient refund rule mentioned in the IRS rule 501(r)(4) for financial assistance policies.
The 2018 Midterm Elections: Implications for Health Care
The healthcare industry could see some significant changes now that the balance of power in Washington D.C. has shifted.
Why the Election Results Matter For 340B Hospitals
Ted Slafsky provides an insider’s perspective on where the 340B drug discount program is headed after the consequential midterm elections.
RAC Recoveries Increase, as Problems Persist
Oct. 12—An update of Medicare’s overpayments recoupment program isn’t giving providers much hope for change in a system they say unfairly takes and holds their money for long periods, if not for good.
CMS and OIG Seek Input on Fraud Laws
Recognizing the transition to value-based payment and care coordination, HHS is asking interested parties to identify regulatory obstacles to achievement of that goal.
The Internet of Things Presents Security Concerns
The sheer number of networked healthcare devices means larger cybersecurity attacks are easier to execute. For healthcare providers, these breaches are not only disruptive, embarrassing, and expensive, but they can lead to serious medical complications for patients.
Proposed Regulatory Relief Saves $1.1 Billion for Providers
A proposal to eliminate required outpatient medical histories and physicals could reduce costs for healthcare providers by $454 annually.
Keeping Up-To-Date on Shifting Medicaid Eligibility Laws
A government affairs expert shares strategies for keeping up with complex Medicaid rules and stay in compliance.