Author: Hedges, Ron

Source: AHIMA blog post | Journal of AHIMA - website

Publication Date: March 12, 2015

Legal consequences flow from the use or abuse of EHR. This monthly column presents examples of what those consequences can be.



Healthcare providers receive and respond to subpoenas on a regular basis. Providers routinely produce personal health information (PHI) when doing so....

Author: Dunn, Rose T

Source: Component State Association

Publication Date: January 02, 2001

We think that creating another plan will take days-days we do not have. Nevertheless, in fact, the first one I prepared was for a client and it took about 7 hours and that was with not knowing where to find certain documents. So, let's look at the components of the Health Information Manageme....

Author: Dimick, Chris

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2010

The healthcare forecast for 2010 includes a strong chance of audit. HIM professionals in many organizations will be busy responding to a shower of external record requests and internal compliance checks.

Stormy systems of audit programs, compliance initiatives, and fraud preventi....

Author: Jeffries, Jane

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2001

What are the cornerstones of a thriving coding department? How can you ensure your coding team is built on a foundation of education, compliance, and satisfaction? We spoke with several coding managers to collect solutions and guidance for common coding challenges.

What’s the s....

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 2014

This report forecasts areas of OIG focus based on the results of OIG’s risk assessments and have been identified as significant management and performance challenges facing HHS. In FY 2015 and beyond, we will continue to focus on emerging payment, eligibility, management, and IT systems security vulnerabilities in health care reform programs, such as the health insurance marketplaces.

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 03, 2012

The work plan addresses ongoing and proposed work for the major operating divisions of HHS: CMS; the public health agencies: AHRQ, CDC, FDA, HRSA, IHS, NIH, SAMHSA; the Administration for Children & Families and the Administration on Aging.

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 03, 2011

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 03, 2010

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 03, 2009

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 03, 2008