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OIG examining use of NPIs for monitoring high-risk services
Source: Briefings on APCs
Joe Rivet, Esq., CCS-P, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CICA, CHRC, CHPC, CHEP, CHC, CICA, CAC, CACO, looks at the implications of a recent OIG brief on how Medicare Advantage organizations could use national provider identifiers (NPI) to monitor for fraud, waste, and abuse. 
Inpatient rehabilitation facility admissions facing scrutiny by government auditors
Source: Case Management Monthly
With inpatient rehabilitation facility admissions under increasing auditor scrutiny, learn about tactics you can use at your facility to identify audit risks.  
Your biggest threat may be on the inside
Source: Briefings on HIPAA
Insider threats at healthcare organizations increased in 2020. Learn how to develop security practices to mitigate these threats.
Decision support: Clearing up confusion on E/M medical decision-making
Source: HIM Briefings
Physicians can opt to base evaluation and management (E/M) level selection on medical decision-making. Learn how to interpret the new guidelines and ensure compliance.
Note from the instructor: Compliance leaders and quality of care
Source: Medicare Insider
This week's note from the instructor looks at best practices for compliance officers in creating a plan to safeguard quality of care. 
 

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