The new year always has an exciting energy of possibility and new horizons. Though nothing about our lives objectively changed from December 31 to January 1, it’s a great time to refresh and start a new mindset for the future! New gym memberships and meal plans...Read More »
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A Connecticut psychologist, Michael Lonski, Ph.D., has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for committing a healthcare fraud scheme, according to JustCoding. Lonski was...Read More »
The new year always has an exciting energy of possibility and new horizons. Much like the beginning of a new school year (which you know I love), I can’t help but feel excited about the blank calendar page of January inviting me to make the most of the next 12...Read More »
CMS has issued a new proposed rule, which would mandate that patients be afforded the ability to appeal hospital reclassifications from inpatient to outpatient status.
Professionals new to a field may be likened to a seed: Give them what they need, and they will flourish. Of course, every seed is different. Despite their differences, however, there are generally accepted methods and means for nurturing and cultivating the...Read More »
A new clinical study from JAMA Network suggests that patients dealing with the effects of long-term COVID-19, though in possession of significantly worse cognitive outcomes than healthy patients, do not...Read More »
Five years ago, I was excited and nervous to enter a new phase of my nursing career: CDI. I had no idea what a clinical documentation specialist was responsible for, but regardless, I knew I was equipped with the necessary medical knowledge. After...Read More »