Social determinants of health and exposure to social risk (e.g., financial strain, housing instability, food insecurity) generally may be linked to poor clinical outcomes, as well as a higher association with emergency department and/or hospitalization visits, a new study suggests.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rescinded information on health equity for state Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to a new CMS memo released...Read More »
by Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS
In the evolving landscape of Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) reviews, compliance with medical documentation requirements is crucial for ensuring proper reimbursement and avoiding costly overpayments. The Centers for Medicare...Read More »
Kaufman Hall has released its National Hospital Flash Report, covering United States’ hospital data for January 2025, according to HealthLeaders....Read More »
A new study has revealed some of the greatest barriers and facilitators to screening, documenting, and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) across United States’ emergency departments (ED).Read More »
Once upon a time, capturing CCs/MCCs took up a majority—if not the entirety—of CDI’s focus. But, over the years, CDI reviewers and programs at large have expanded far beyond the initial scope of tracking DRG movement, even though financial impact remains important...Read More »
