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Transition to ICD-10 may cause financial losses
Health providers might experience information and financial loss during the mandated conversion from the current International Classification of Diseases to its new and improved version, report researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Tactical approach takes advantage of confusion
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Going too far with HIPAA compliance threatens care provided to patients
Overzealous individuals can become the HIPAA police -
Report finds HIPAA hindering data usage
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Preceptors help with these roles
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ONC releases `Patient ID and Matching Report’
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has released the final version of the Patient Identification and Matching Report. -
First ever settlement with local government
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Access can prevent 30-day readmissions
Patient access can collaborate with clinical leaders to avoid readmission penalties. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full May 4, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Anorectal Emergencies
- Anorectal conditions are commonly misdiagnosed on initial evaluation.
- Assistance with patient positioning, good lighting, and analgesia are often necessary for adequate examination.
- Imaging is often required in anorectal abscesses to determine their full extent.
- Anorectal manifestations of STIs may occur in the absence of anal sex.