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Change Healthcare Cyberattack: What Social Workers Should Know

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By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate March 2024 In February 2024, a major healthcare cybersecurity attack occurred, affecting many patients and providers including clinical social workers (CSWs). CMS is also urging Medicaid plans to make prospective payments to those affected.

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Clinical Documentation Integrity: Why It’s Crucial for Improving Revenue Cycle Management

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Throughout the cycle, the possibility of errors looms if your staff isn’t up to speed on the complex coding demands and rules set by hospitals, insurers, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. How Clinical Documentation Integrity Affects Revenue. of claims between 2016 and the third quarter of 2020.

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New Frequently Asked Questions on the No Surprises Act: Good Faith Estimates

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released clarifying information about Part 2 of the No Surprise Act, Good Faith Estimates (GFEs). Part 2 focuses on services provided to the uninsured or self-pay patients who receive services provided by clinical social workers in independent practice. Clinical Manager.

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Indian Health Service Funding: Grants and Financial Opportunities for Tribal Healthcare

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Key sources of IHS funding The IHS is primarily funded by federal appropriations, along with grants, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements, and third-party billing. Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements Tribal health programs can enroll as Medicaid and Medicare providers to receive reimbursements for eligible services.

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Invest in Wound Care Education To Avoid Legal Risks

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Understanding the legal implications of gaps in care can help protect all involved: physicians, nurses, other caregivers, and healthcare administrators and leaders. Along with a thorough assessment, complete documentation of clinical findings at the start is vital to protecting your facility against liability down the road.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. These options have proven effective in clinical trials, however, IV infusions take 40-60 minutes to complete. Despite its effectiveness, ketamine therapy requires careful oversight.

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Maximizing Healthcare Reimbursement Through Higher Patient Satisfaction Scores

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Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viability and motivating healthcare administrators to implement patient satisfaction strategies. But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores.