By Jef Williams You are likely working on an analytics or business intelligence (BI) initiative. It seems like we all are. But how do we think about this data we have been...
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To 3D or Not to 3D
Mar 1, 2020
By Melody Mulaik While the 3D procedures codes 76376 and 76377 have existed for a number of years, questions still arise as to their appropriate application. The answer...
Learning to say “no” when your plate is full
Mar 1, 2020
Whatever the reason, if you’re feeling overloaded, overbooked, and overwhelmed, it might help to know that there are ways of saying “no” without saying the word, “no.”
Intent Versus Impact – Are We Really On The Same Page?
Jan 31, 2020
Communication is a life-long journey, so don’t stop with contrasting. Every conversation is an opportunity to develop and learn how you can continue to improve.
The Data Trap
Jan 31, 2020
There is now a sharp focus on everything being measurable and performance goals must be measurable. This metric focus has bled into institutional strategies with many organizations tying their strategic goals to data outcomes.
Data usage agreements and the new normal
Jan 31, 2020
The people who wrote the HIPAA laws did not and could not have known how quickly technology would develop so that the patient would not be able to maintain the protections HIPAA intended.
Breaking Down the GI Codes
Jan 31, 2020
Ensuring the correct code assignment for diagnostic gastrointestinal codes is more straightforward in 2020 as long as the extent of the exam and the use of single or double contrast is properly documented in the radiology report. The current trend of revising codes to ensure clarity and consistency is welcome indeed.
The Changing Role of the Patient
Jan 31, 2020
The role of the patient in health care is changing. What was once considered a unidirectional experience (the doctor runs the show) has become a consumer-driven model.
Conflict Resolution 401: Conflict Resolution in Action
Jan 31, 2020
These five steps don’t come naturally. You must make a conscious choice to do them. But the five steps, used in order, give you a proven plan for resolving conflict. Remember, conflict is inevitable, but unresolved conflicts demoralize a team. Therefore, you must resolve to resolve conflict, and the Relationship Ladder is a great tool for doing it.
AUC Is Finally Here – What You Need to Know Today!
Jan 1, 2020
After multiple years of delays the wait is finally over – well almost. January 1, 2020 ushered in the testing period of a program that been the topic of discussion for many years.