CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 49

News: ASNC “could not endorse” chest pain guideline

November 4, 2021
Clinical & Coding, News, Policies & Procedures

Following the release of a guideline for the evaluation and diagnosis of chest pain, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) sent a letter to its members saying that it “could not endorse” the guideline.

The...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 48

News: SEP-1 adapts to volume concerns

October 28, 2021
Clinical & Coding, News

Due to concerns with the crystalloid fluid administration data element within CMS’ core bundle measures for sepsis (SEP-1), CMS has modified the Specifications Manual for National Hospital Inpatient Quality Measures for the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 47

News: VA contracts independent cost estimate for EHR implementation

October 21, 2021
News

Over the past six months, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced several challenges with the implementation of a new EHR modernization (EHRM) program. In response, the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 47

News: HHS extends COVID public health emergency

October 21, 2021
News

Because of the continued consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the public health...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 47

News: SDOH payer coverage needs to be expanded, report says

October 21, 2021
Clinical & Coding, News

According to a report published by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) needs to expand the list of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 46

News: 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines released

October 14, 2021
News

The 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines, for the management of sepsis and septic shock, place an “increased emphasis on improving the care of sepsis patients after they are...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 46

News: Anthem billions of dollars behind on provider payments

October 14, 2021
News

Anthem Blue Cross is behind on billions of dollars in owed payments to hospitals and doctors, according to an article published by Kaiser Health News. The delay in...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 46

News: Insurance rates on hospital services may be higher than cash price

October 14, 2021
News

Insurance companies are negotiating rates for hospital services that are higher than the cash price and the same service can also have a wide price range even within the same hospital, according to an ...Read More »

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