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- Understanding and responding to the special needs of college students who have autism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Roger StevenWhen people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) –called just autism –enter college, they are up against challenges that are unique and peculiar to the group. They need to be understood for their special needs, because they enter college at a sensitive age. There is an onus on the part of the ...
Views: 743 - Understanding CARC and RARC - by Submitted on May 19, 2017 from Roger StevenA Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) is a code used in medical billing to communicate a change or an adjustment in payment. CARCs have to be used to communicate why there was a difference between the amount paid in a claim or service line and the amount that was billed against it. CARCS are to ...
Views: 2152 - Understanding HIPAA compliance is the basis to be legally tenable - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Roger StevenUnderstanding HIPAA compliance requirements is the foundation to meeting the legal requirements required of a healthcare provider. Understanding HIPAA compliance involves being knowledgeable about the proper policies and procedures in place, because being in compliance with HIPAA is as important ...
Views: 930 - Understanding HIPAA requirements for safeguarding PHI - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Roger StevenMeeting the legal requirements required of a healthcare provider hinges on and depends directly on a clear grasp of HIPAA compliance requirements. A thorough grasp of HIPAA compliance entails being fully equipped with all the knowledge needed to put the proper policies and procedures in place. ...
Views: 837 - Understanding how healthcare IT works - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Roger StevenInformation Technology (IT), which has traversed and influenced almost every area known to the human mind, has made a solid impact on healthcare. The healthcare industry in the US is the world’s largest, with some estimates putting its size at $ three trillion. Information Technology is an ...
Views: 701 - Understanding the Anti-Kickback Statute is a must for healthcare providers and professionals - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Roger StevenA proper understanding of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is completely necessary for healthcare providers and professionals. It is among the strongest weapons in the government arsenal for enforcing the federal fraud and abuse laws. Along with Stark II (the federal physician anti-referral ...
Views: 921 - Understanding the final regulations for the new HIPAA Breach Notification Rule - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Roger StevenThe final regulations for the new HIPAA Breach Notification Rule place a far greater burden on Covered Entities and Business Associates than earlier. It is not enough for them to just notify individuals whose Protected Health Information (PHI) have been affected. For them to determine if a ...
Views: 870 - Violations of ethical law by psychologists - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Roger StevenViolations of ethical law by psychologists are a major topic for the society in general and the healthcare industry in particular because psychologists are a highly trained and skilled workforce in the medical profession. Since mental healthcare practitioners work in today's diverse, ...
Views: 1084 - Vital Stark Law considerations for physician employment agreements - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Roger StevenSince the Affordable Care Act (ACA) –popularly called Obamacare –came into existence, there has been an exponential increase in the number of physician practice acquisitions. Some of the reasons that can be ascribed for this phenomenon are these: Physician practice acquisitions are an ...
Views: 764 - Ways of developing and maintain compliant IRB policies and procedures - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Roger StevenIt is imperative for any organization that is carrying out clinical research to have in place thoroughly and properly written and complete policies and procedures. These are the cornerstone for any well-functioning Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). ...
Views: 841 - Why HIPAA compliance is becoming more challenging - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2018 from Roger StevenThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a US legislation that was enacted under the HITECH Act under Bill Clinton’s presidency with the intention of offering safeguards for medical information through its data privacy and security provisions. The Act consists ...
Views: 1097 - Why You Need Medical Coding - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2018 from Roger StevenMedical coding has been around as a profession in the healthcare insurance sector for a while now. Let us get down to understanding medical coding then. Medical coding is a practice in which the full set of medical data relating to a patient, which could range from diagnosis to medication, is ...
Views: 813 - Working with Physician Extenders to increase efficiency and profitability - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2017 from Roger StevenA Physician Extender is one who is not a physician, but is of a lesser qualification, who helps physicians by carrying out many activities usually carried out by physicians. As the name suggests, Physician Extenders work to supplement the functions of a physician and could take a considerable ...
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