Annual percentage changes (APC) for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancers among young people 15-34 years of age have markedly increased in the last 20 years, according to a new study.
CMS is seeking feedback on potential modifications to existing quality and reporting programs and possible new reporting measures, according to the fiscal year (FY) ...Read More »
Of the three risk stratification approaches used, the De Ritis ratio most effectively stratified the risk for 30-day mortality in patients with sepsis-associated liver injury (SALI), according to a...Read More »
There’s never a bad time to reach out and share appreciation for your HIM colleagues—on the other hand, there’s never a better time than during Health Information Professionals Week (HIP Week)! Join ACDIS and AHIMA from...Read More »
Have you thought about joining an ACDIS local chapter or networking group but don’t know how? Any CDI professional is welcome to complete the local chapter roster form to receive communications from their nearest local...Read More »
Nonprofit hospitals’ (NFP) operating margins have improved from -0.3% to +1.2% from calendar year (CY) 2023 to CY 2024; however, a slew of cuts to Medicaid threaten this financial progress, according to...Read More »
Blood pressure patterns observed during the first half of pregnancy can help predict hypertensive disorder in women up to 14 years after giving birth, a new American Hospital Association (AHA)...Read More »
