Ron Chorzewski

This episode of The Risky Health Care Business Podcast features Esmond Kane, Chief Information Security Officer at Steward Health Care in Massachusetts. Here he talks about risk in information security; the inherent information security risk in delivering patient care; ransomware as a pandemic; core components for creating a resilient system, as well as tactics like passphrases instead of passwords and multifactor authentication; how to respond if an incident occurs; and more.   Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gDNfkMcS   #healthcarerisk #healthcarecybersecurity #healthcareinfosec #healthcare #dentalcare #medicalcare #veterinarycare #springparker

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Important fact: clinician documentation impacts compliance and reimbursement. A number of recent issues, including greater scrutiny from the OIG and CMS, have heightened the need for better clinician documentation. This insightful program will use examples to tackle documentation for every level of care and use chart reviews to determine potential areas for improvement. https://lnkd.in/eiDaFauy 📅 May 7, 2024 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET After this webinar you'll be able to: ✔Appreciate how clinician documentation impacts compliance and reimbursement ✔Determine how LCD can be used to guide documentation throughout episodes ✔Identify required documentation for each level of care ✔Use chart audits as part of the QAPI program . . . #hospice #hospicecare #healthcare #hospicelife #hospicenurse #hhwn #hospicedocumentation #SOC #hospicecompliance

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There has been a lot of noise in the Medicare ACO space recently with unexpected utilization spikes, potential DME fraud, the Change Healthcare cyberattack halting claims processing. In this clip, two of our Wakely VBP practice colleagues (Scott Malan and Zach Davis) remind providers that through all of this noise you still need to understand the impact they are having on their attributed populations. When you are analyzing your performance, make sure you are taking into account factors that could be creating noise in your performance and trends. Dive deep enough to understand the true impact that your management of the population is having.

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🌟 Elevating Healthcare Standards with HEDIS 🌟 In the healthcare industry, maintaining and improving quality is paramount. HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) is a key tool that helps health plans and healthcare facilities nationwide achieve this goal. Here’s why it's essential: 🔹 Benchmarking Excellence: HEDIS provides a framework for comparing performance against national standards, driving high-quality care. 🔹 Continuous Improvement: By analyzing comprehensive data, organizations can pinpoint areas for enhancement and implement effective interventions. 🔹 Transparency and Trust: Sharing HEDIS results promotes transparency, building trust among patients, providers, and partners. As a leader in healthcare services, we recognize the value of tools like HEDIS in pushing the envelope of quality and accountability in healthcare. Let’s champion these standards to better serve our communities! Learn more from this article by our sister company, Fifth Avenue Healthcare Services. #HealthcareQuality #HEDIS #PatientCare #ContinuousImprovement https://lnkd.in/gTiaYNsc

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Remote patient monitoring can cut ER visits and readmissions by up to 80%. Our platform analyzes health changes in real time, identifying warning signs and creating tiered alerts. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02yRv5v0

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The third installment of the Michael Warshaw, DPM, CPC 2024 Billing & Coding Series will be streamed on July 17th at 8:15 pm (est)! Link: https://lnkd.in/eaiE2fnT The third part of series will be discussing what most podiatric practices have patients seek care for from a podiatrist; at risk routine foot care! “At Risk” Routine Foot care is extremely important to the practicing podiatrist when performing the debridement or trimming of toenails, cutting, or paring of corns and calluses. Medicare/CMS audits physicians based primarily upon trends and patterns, and the “At Risk” Routine Foot Care codes are a highly audited group of procedure codes. These codes are 11055, 11056, 11720, 11721, 11719, and G0127. This webinar will be jammed pack with information that is important to podiatrists, so don’t miss out on learning from Dr. Warshaw! The webinar is $49 for 2 CECH credits! #CMEOnline #podiatry #podiatrists #Billing #coding #series #atrisk #routinefootcare

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Hey, Practice Managers! We've got some key dates for you to keep in mind. 1. Registration for the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for the MIPS Survey is now open. You must register between now and July 1, 2024, to administer the CAHPS for MIPS survey. 2. Registration is also open for MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs). If you plan to report an MVP in the 2024 performance year, you’ll need to register between now and December 2, 2024. Don't wait; do it now. If you need help with your registration or the MIPS survey, we can help. https://buff.ly/3wwAqvQ #mips #CAHPS

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WEBINAR TOMORROW! Calling ALL healthcare professionals, don't miss this insightful webinar tomorrow! Learn how the state of Connecticut pioneered a groundbreaking medication safety tool to tackle medication reconciliation challenges across healthcare organizations and settings. Sean Jeffery and Jenn Searls will dive into the extensive efforts behind its development and implementation, offering valuable insights for healthcare leaders everywhere. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain actionable strategies and best practices! Sign up now and be part of the conversation: https://zurl.co/B0z2 Together, we can elevate patient care and safety. #Connie #HIE #PSQH #UCONN #PatientSafety #MedicationReconciliation #Webinar

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What’s Wrong with Redetermination Lists? - In our latest blog, we dive into the issues surrounding Medicaid redetermination lists and how PointCare helps clinics ensure their patients stay covered. #Medicaid #CoverageManagement https://bit.ly/3RVI4Y8

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Struggling with inpatient denials at your hospital? Check out our latest blog post for essential strategies to address and reduce denials effectively. Learn how understanding coding errors and clinical validity denials can optimize appeal outcomes and safeguard financial stability. Dive into actionable measures and leverage commit services for enhanced denial management. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/guQsBP2f #Healthcare #DenialManagement #HospitalFinance 📉

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Don't miss June 27th's webinar featuring industry experts, Richard Guttman SVP Legal and Risk Management and Isaac Alexander, Chief Product & Software Architect of AlayaCare for a special panel discussion, as they lay out a series of easy-to-understand strategies and best practices to minimize the risk of your data being compromised. You will leave this session with actionable insights and strategies to increase security and privacy while reducing the most current and prevalent risks to health data. https://lnkd.in/e67mnisk

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A study in JAMA Health Forum explored the challenges and evolving strategies within the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), identifying five main themes: programmatic initiatives, clinician engagement, shared savings distribution, recruitment and retention, and hospital-associated ACOs. Opinions on the role of hospitals in ACO objectives varied, with some leaders appreciating hospital resources and smoother transitions, while others found it difficult to align with hospitals. https://hubs.la/Q02wQgXp0

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Discover how Mozzaz's digital engagement tools are transforming patient care - from automated reminders to customizable surveys, see how we're helping providers stay better connected with their patients outside of the clinical environment. Learn more by reading our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gm_Mzh2X

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Ascension Healthcare experienced a cyberattack on May 8th, disrupting clinical operations. For safety, they're advising clients to avoid using their network while they investigate further. https://lnkd.in/es26EaNa Are you HIPAA compliant? https://lnkd.in/etgs8WTd #HIPAACompliance #Cyberattack #HIPAASolutions #MedcomBenefitSolutions

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🚨New services are here🚨 Introducing Implementation Premier. Implementation Premier provides new clients a more tailored onboarding experience with Relias, shortening the timeline to value. This allows clients to minimize friction in change management, especially if they are coming from a different learning platform. This service is ideal for large healthcare organizations that need to roll out onboarding quickly and effectively. #Onboarding #HealthcareExcellence #HealthStaffing

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Better understand telemedicine and Medicare in 2024 when you read the ACOI Blog. Explore important considerations for providing these services and view related state license requirements: https://ow.ly/RV4u50R8FR7 Learn why it's critical to identify which waivers and flexibilities changed during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), which remain in effect, how they apply to those providing telemedicine, how to research commercial insurances, and more. https://ow.ly/RV4u50R8FR7 #telemedicine #telehealth #internalmedicine #physicians #osteopathicmedicine

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