Alicia Gallegos
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5 HIPAA myths in the digital age
August 20, 2018
Health care security experts dispel five common misconceptions about HIPAA and electronic information.
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CMS considers expanding telemedicine payments
July 17, 2018
The proposed rule would pay doctors for an expanded number of telemedicine services and add payment for virtual check-ins by phone or other technologies.
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Postop delirium management proposed as hospital performance measure
May 25, 2018
Delirium rates varied across hospitals.
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Study: Half of doctors sued by age 55
February 12, 2018
Who wins when cases go to court?
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Study: EHR malpractice claims rising
October 20, 2017
Claims involving EHRs have more than doubled in the last 7 years, according to an analysis.
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Readmission rates linked to hospital quality measures
October 18, 2017
Researchers looked at the link between readmission rates and overall hospital risk-adjusted quality measurements.
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Advance care planning benefit presents challenges
October 12, 2017
Some are having success using new Medicare billing codes, while other doctors say barriers are preventing usage.
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Patrick Conway leaves CMS for Blue Cross and Blue Shield
August 10, 2017
CMS Deputy Administrator Patrick Conway will start as president and CEO of Blue Cross NC on Oct. 1.
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Follow five tips to mitigate opioid prescribing risks
June 23, 2017
Here’s how well-meaning doctors can avoid coming under government scrutiny for prescribing opioids and manage investigations and audits successfully.
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VIDEO: Incoming AATS president outlines goals
May 4, 2017
BOSTON – Duke Cameron, MD, outlines his objectives as the next AATS president.
