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Application of Data Security for Electronic Health Information
Author: Abbott, Debbie
Source: AHIMA Convention
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
Presentation Overview
Data security is becoming an important issue for all facilities due to the inherent risks of securing data externally with the transference of information over the Internet and internally from unauthorized access. We will identify the risks to facilities, present example....
Trends to Watch in Home Health Compliance
Author: Abraham, Prinny
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 2001
The implementation of the Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) on October 1, 2001, has presented some unique compliance risks for HIM and billing managers. This article will briefly describe some of the compliance-related issues on the OIG's agenda that are of interest to HIM....
HIPAA Transaction Standards Force OASIS Changes for Home Health
Author: Abraham, Prinny
Source: AHIMA community resource
Publication Date: July 24, 2003
Most Home Health Agencies bill Medicare electronically for skilled care provided to beneficiaries. OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) is the standard instrument used to determine correct case mix assignment under Medicare prospective payment system regulations. The diagnoses used on....
ICD-9 Raises Concerns for Home Health Information Managers
Author: Abraham, Prinny
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: May 2002
Home health information managers need to keep a keen eye on the prospective payment system (PPS) for home health to avoid coding conflicts and even financial loss. Many agencies did not pay attention to the quality of ICD-9-CM coding data prior to October 2000 when Medicare implemented the....
Learning More About Terminology Asset Management Trends, Principles, and Definitions
Author: Abrams, Kelly; Giannangelo, Kathy; Schneider, Sue; Scichilone, Rita A
Source: Journal of AHIMA | AHIMA web extra
Publication Date: February 2014
Terminology asset management (TAM) in healthcare and research settings is an emerging role for HIM professionals, but requires certain skills and knowledge to move into these new TAM positions. This appendix is linked to the article “New Name of the HIM Game” published in the F....
Guiding Principles for Effective Electronic Messaging
Author: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Source: External web site
Publication Date: June 24, 2004
Medical Device Deliberations: Data Issues to Consider When Purchasing and Implementing New Devices
Author: Acker, Beth A.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2009
The term “medical device” covers a wide range of health or medical instruments used to treat, mitigate, diagnose, or prevent a disease or abnormal physical condition. Virtually every care setting captures data from medical devices, including vital signs, blood analysis, ventilator....
Integrating Privacy and Security: Coordination Benefits HIPAA Compliance Efforts
Author: Adler, M. Peter
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2008
Privacy and security are meant to work in tandem—so why have they grown up apart? An organization that coordinates its compliance efforts can maximize resources and increase effectiveness.
Several years have passed since the compliance deadlines for the HIPAA....
ICD-10-PCS Anatomy & Physiology Focus: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA online training
Publication Date: August 01, 2011
Information Security is for Everyone
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA presentation | AHIMA recognition week resources
Publication Date: July 12, 2003
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