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News
Walgreens reports data breach affecting 72,000 individuals
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Walgreen Co., the second largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., recently reported a breach that may have involved the protected health information of more than 72,000 individuals, according to data in the Office for Civil Rights breach portal.
Three reasons an AI beta test is good for revenue cycle
Source: HealthLeaders Media
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital has found financial success as a beta client for an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that prioritizes patient encounters.
 

Revenue Cycle Advisor Subscriber Content

Coverage, billing, and payment for blood products and related services under Medicare Part B
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Judith L. Kares, JD, writes about the unique coverage, billing, and payment rules that apply to these blood products and related services under Part B.
 

Daily Q&A
Q&A: Acute pulmonary edema etiologies
Source: ACDIS
Q: When is it appropriate to code both flash or acute pulmonary edema and acute on chronic heart failure (diastolic, systolic, or other)? What other etiologies lead to flash pulmonary edema and how do I know when to query?

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