Posts by Norwood Staffing
Compliant Chronic Condition Reporting Requires Provider Documentation of Ongoing Care or Management
By Brian Murphy Chronic condition reporting is more important than ever these days, but also a subject of increasing scrutiny. When a patient comes in for an outpatient visit with a chronic condition, should we report it? The TL;DR answer (to me at least) appears to be that it is the provider’s responsibility to document…
Read MoreDecoding Sepsis: A Clinical Nurse Specialist’s Frontline Perspective
Listen to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/deiNqUvFgJb Sepsis it seems is always in the news, never far from anyone who works in CDI or coding circles. And here we are again, back in the headlines due to its inclusion in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Work Plan. Sepsis has been discussed so…
Read MoreNEJM Study: AI not Ready to Perform Basic Medical Coding, Let Alone Replace People
In the battle of artificial intelligence (AI) vs. humans, score one for humanity. Yeah, a provocative opening line, and probably needlessly so. AI is after all supposed to be a tool that allows us to do more and/or focus on higher order tasks, resulting in increased efficiency and output. I just don’t happen…
Read MoreTransforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) Reconfirms CMS Commitment to Bundled Payments and Value-Based Care
By Brian Murphy Every time I think bundled payments are out, they drag me back in. I like the concept. We know that fragmented care can lead to complications in recovery, avoidable hospitalization, and increased spending. Under bundled payment models, providers assume accountability for the quality and costs of care delivered during a complete episode,…
Read MoreClinical Clarity: Navigating Problem Lists and Defensible Narratives with Dr. Trey LaCharite’
Listen to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mQEUhXavSIb If you’ve ever been a member of ACDIS you’ve almost certainly encountered Dr. Trey LaCharite’. ACDIS advisory board member? Check. Regular columnist for CDI Journal? Check. Author of the CDI Field Guide to Denial Prevention and Audit Defense? Check. Speaker at the physician advisor pre-conference every year since…
Read MoreKDIGO Announces new Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of CKD
By Brian Murphy According to the ACDIS 2023 CDI Week Industry Overview Survey, kidney disease was ranked the fifth highest denied diagnosis (29.7% of respondents) after sepsis, respiratory failure, malnutrition, and encephalopathy. So it behooves you to know the latest and greatest clinical practice guidelines from the authoritative body who establishes them. Because you can…
Read MoreGrow Your Mid-Revenue Cycle Career by Building Your Skillset
By Brian Murphy Build skills. Because you never know where they might take you, or where you’ll want to go. Even if you’re happy today, you don’t know what tomorrow may bring. But with a strong set of transferrable skills, your options are open. Over time we can get complacent, burned out. Your job may…
Read MoreRx for rural community health: CDI on a shoestring with Jennifer Cummins
Listen to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uVBMHJadvIb Small community hospitals are the backbone of healthcare for most of the country, even today in this era of sprawling healthcare organizations and massive mergers. But while they’re critical to the health of our nation, resources are often scarce, and CDI is no exception. Jennifer…
Read MoreNorwood a Grand Prize Best Staffing Firm to Work For winner from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Work-life balance. For many companies, just a concept. A nice-to-have. At Norwood, we live it. And now we’re proud to be recognized for it. Last year we were named a Best Staffing Firm to Work For by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). This year we took it up a notch and won Grand Prize in the…
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare Cyberattack Underscores need for Increased Government Oversight, Medicare Advantage Reform
By Brian Murphy I’ve been thinking about the disastrous cyberattack, which is costing providers a reported $100M per day. And what it means for the future of healthcare, including Medicare Advantage (MA). UnitedHealthcare deserves no blame for the attack itself. We can blame its lack of preparedness. We should criticize its inadequate response. But they…
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