The new ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation date looks to be October 1, 2015. CMS mentioned October 1, 2015, as the new date three times in the IPPS Proposed Rule, released April 30. The following day, CMS released a statement verifying its plan for an October 1, 2015, implementation.Read More »
The American Hospital Association (AHA) along with four hospital associations and several hospitals filed two complaints April 14 in opposition of CMS’ 2-midnight rule for inpatient admissions,...Read More »
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center (the Hospital), in Dearborn, Mich., is the latest facility to fall under the sights of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for inappropriately assigning diagnosis code 260 for Kwashiorkor.Read More »
Despite all the negative news surrounding EMR implementation, a new study aimed at reducing risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) seems to show that creative inclusion of best practice...Read More »
Hospitals hired nearly 13,000 more people in March than February and about 3,000 more people than a year ago, according to reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment at the nation's hospitals rose by 0.08% in March to a...Read More »
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released its fiscal year (FY) 2014–2018 strategic plan, which outlines four core goals.Read More »
