Ask the Experts: HIPAA Compliance for Minors
Are there any special HIPAA considerations when treating children (minors) who are living in group homes?
Obstacles Remain for Team Based Care
Some allied health professionals see state laws as the biggest hindrance.The growing use of team based care continues to run into legal and regulatory hurdles, industry advocates say. Shawn Martin, senior vice president at the American Association of Family Physicians,
Hospital Requirement to Provide Auxiliary Communication Aids Continues
An appellate court ruled hospitals must continue to provide appropriate auxiliary aids to help hearing impaired patients exchange medical and financial information with hospital staff.
Ask the Experts: RAC Reserves on Balance Sheets
How should hospitals account for RAC reserves on their balance sheets?
Facing MACRA Without Fear
David Lareau offers insights into the future of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
How Finance Can Play a Pivotal Role in the Transition to MACRA
As a central entity in a healthcare practice, the finance department is in a unique position to review processes and implement improvements as the MACRA transition begins.
The Price is Not Right: The Unsustainability of the ACA Insurance Marketplaces
As legislators continue to work toward a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, insurers are leaving the marketplaces.
Key Steps on the Path to Reducing Readmission Penalties
Karen Bush discusses strategies to reduce readmissions.
Preparing for MACRA Success
Christopher Stanley provides pointers for healthcare organizations preparing for the merit-based incentive program.
What Finance Leaders Should Know About Cybersecurity Risks
IT security breaches can be costly: The average cost of a breached medical record is $158. Fortunately, finance leaders can help IT security teams protect against these unforeseen costs.