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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Social Admission vs. Medical Necessity In healthcare, the term “social admission” signifies instances where patients find themselves admitted to a hospital primarily for non-medical reasons. However, these admissions come with their own set of difficulties, particularly in the realm of Medicare coverage and reimbursement.

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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Is A Health Unit Coordinator Job Hard?

We Care Online

Arranging appointments for tests and procedures. Managing admissions, transfers and discharges. Document and communicate with the healthcare team. Healthcare documentation. Common tasks include: Managing patient records. Answering telephones and taking messages. Is the Course Difficult? Patient care coordination.

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Connect Care Scheduled Downtime and Spring Upgrade - Thursday March 13, 2025, 00:30-04:30

Connect Care Bytes Blog

PRD SRO (the read-only copy of the production environment) will be available during this outage; PRD SRO is accessible from any computer used for documenting in Connect Care regularly. DURING DOWNTIME Check with Unit Clerk/Charge Nurse to confirm processes for ordering, documentation, and patient movement.

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HIPAA: Understanding Patient Confidentiality and How It Relates to Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

To maintain patient confidentiality, medical assistants are expected to secure electronic records and ensure physical documentation is not left unattended. Every healthcare setting, such as provider offices, urgent care centers, and testing centers, has its own specific guidelines regarding patient privacy policies.

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Expert Tips for Accurate Laboratory Data Transcription

CareerStep

Reviewed by Becky Byrns , CHDS, CHDP-S, CEHRS, MSK and Healthcare Documentation, Health and Wellness Program Manager at CareerStep. Precise and accurate documentation is critical in healthcare and medical transcriptionists play a vital role. The transcription key provided by the client showed the lab test and value “IB 4.4.”

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Medical Assistant Responsibilities at a Cancer Treatment Center

Prism Career Institute

This exam will test everything youve learned to determine whether you are prepared to become a medical assistant. Contact us to learn more about financial aid opportunities for students who qualify or to get started with admissions and enrollment.