Last June, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an ongoing effort to enhance transparency. One of its efforts has become updating the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Work Plan monthly, rather than annually. Another step HHS took to increase compliance transparency is by providing new tools and resources for the public to […]
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OIG Makes Group Home Health and Safety a Priority
By congressional request, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) prompted a series of audits, which investigated group home abuse and neglect of developmentally disabled residents. The findings were horrifying. According to their website, they “found that these residents often experienced serious injuries and medical conditions that resulted in emergency room visits,” and that “99 percent […]
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Make Cleft Lip and Palate Repair a Priority in July
You’ll need a strong background in anatomy and medical terminology to code it right. July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, making this a great time to learn more about these types of birth defects and how to code the surgical procedures surgeons perform to repair them. Know the Facts About Craniofacial […]
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