What Do External Audit Reviews Look Like?

  June 25, 2021 | By Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, RHIT When I ask practices if they have been through an external audit recently, they typically will state “no” or let me know if recent requests for a larger number encounter notes have been received. Through these conversations, I realize that they are not noticing…

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Information Blocking and Patient Access to Data

May 21, 2021 | By Stanley Nachimson, Nachimson Advisors April 5th 2021 was a major day in the history of patient data access. On that day, providers, vendors, and health information networks were required, under federal regulation, to make patient data available electronically to patients. The federal rule, 21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking,…

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Practice Management: Navigating Employment Agreements

April 16, 2021 | By Jesse Overbay, JD No matter who you are (auditor, physician-owner, or practice administrator), independent contractor agreements and employment agreements can be a major thorn in the side for you and your organization. Many contractual agreements are simply set aside after finally being signed and are not thought about again until…

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