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AHIP Summarizes Payor COVID-19 Policies

America’s Health Insurance Plans has helpful info on its website detailing COVID-19 coverage and payment changes for what appears to be every single health plan.  This comprehensive list delves into waived cost-sharing, inpatient and outpatient coverage updates, and even available … Read Full Post

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Policies & Procedures: What if we don’t really follow them?

This is Part III of the three-part series on the importance of accurate policies & procedures and why that’s such a big deal.  We’ve seen that generic materials, while inexpensive, can have costly repercussions during a survey or regulatory review.  … Read Full Post

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Policies & Procedures: What about Generic Manuals?

Last time, we discussed the purpose of policies and procedures and companies whose materials are generic to the industry and do not reflect a company’s reality.  This time, let’s look at another common issue among regulated organizations: Creative manuals.  Creativity … Read Full Post

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Policies & Procedures: What’s the big deal?

The purpose of policies and procedures is to guide the organization’s actions and provide parameters for employees to follow.  They communicate the company’s standards and required processes, and ensure smooth and seamless operations and transitions….. when they’re followed.  We have … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – Seven Legal Errors Practices Make When Handing Medical Records

Misconceptions abound concerning a medical practice’s responsibilities concerning medical records and a patient’s access to records.  This article busted several myths, such as physicians can refuse to provide a patient with copies of her medical records, or whether fees can … Read Full Post

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CCG Home Health Policy and Procedure Manuals

CCG has developed a set of policy and procedure manuals that are specifically written to satisfy the unique Florida statutes and rules regulating the operation of home health agencies, as well as Medicare Conditions of Participation. State-specific manuals for all … Read Full Post

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