Tools for Performance Measurement in Health Care

Tools for Performance Measurement in Health Care

Author: Joint Commission Resources

Publisher: Joint Commission on

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781599401911

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Provides readers with a wide range of data collection tools and explanations on use - from basic to complex - and tells organizations how, when, and why to use the tools. This book also provides strategies and tips from the perspective of various health care settings and patient care populations on how to use performance measurement tools.


Maxwell Quick Medical Reference

Maxwell Quick Medical Reference

Author: Robert W. Maxwell

Publisher:

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780964519121

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A valuable resource for any health professional, the Maxwell Quick Medical Reference packs essential information used in everyday clinical practice. Color-coded pages group the info by topic and make it quickly accessible while heavy cardstock paper and plastic spiral binding make the book durable day-in and day-out. Pocket size allows it to go anywhere - the wards, E.R., O.R., clinic - even the library or lab. This inexpensive small text can save you time at work and make you look good in the process.


Practice Management Reference Guide - First Edition

Practice Management Reference Guide - First Edition

Author: AAPC

Publisher: AAPC

Published: 2020-03-16

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1626889856

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Effectively manage the business side of medicine. Profit margin, collections, cash flow, compliance, human resources, health information, efficient business processes—the broad responsibilities and complex requirements of practice management are endless. Drop one ball in the daily juggle and the fallout can be costly. There’s never enough time, which makes it tough to stay on top of regulations and best practices. That’s where AAPC’s Practice Management Reference Guide becomes vital to your organization, providing you with one-stop access to the latest and best in practice management. From office operations to financial oversight, the Practice Management Reference Guide lays out essential guidance to help you optimize efficiency, security, and profitability. Benefit from actionable steps to streamline accounts receivable. Discover how to bring in new patients and keep the ones you have happy. Leverage real-world strategies to command payer relations, recruitment, training, employee evaluations, HIPAA, MACRA, Medicare, CDI, EHR … everything you need to ensure bountiful operations in 2020 and beyond. With the Practice Management Reference Guide, you’ll gain working knowledge covering the spectrum of practice management issues, including: Negotiating favorable payer contracts Preventing an appeals backlog Remaining audit-ready Correctly applying incident-to billing rules to maximize reimbursement Using assessment tools to evaluate your risk Preparing a risk plan and know what questions to ask Knowing how and why you should implement policies and protocols Complying with state and federal patient privacy rules


Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences

Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences

Author: Fred Wilburn Roper

Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Medical Library Association

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Guide to bibliographic and informational sources and their uses in reference work in health science settings. Intended for the library school student, but also useful to practicing librarians and health science library users. 14 chapters cover such topics as bibliographic sources for monographs, computerized data bases, handbooks and manuals, and history sources. References. Index.


Guide to Reference in Medicine and Health

Guide to Reference in Medicine and Health

Author: Denise Beaubien Bennett

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2014-04-26

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 0838919839

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Drawn from the extensive database of Guide to Reference, this up-to-date resource provides an annotated list of print and electronic biomedical and health-related reference sources, including internet resources and digital image collections.


Coding for Medical Necessity Reference Guide - First Edition

Coding for Medical Necessity Reference Guide - First Edition

Author: AAPC

Publisher: AAPC

Published: 2020-03-18

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 1626889805

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Master coding concepts related to medical necessity and report compliant codes for your services. Revenue loss, rework, payback demands—how much are medical necessity errors costing your practice? And that’s to say nothing of potential civil penalties. Get medical necessity wrong and it’s considered a “knowingly false” act punishable under the FCA. Stay liability-free and get reimbursed for your services with reliable medical necessity know-how. AAPC’s Coding for Medical Necessity Reference Guide provides you with step-by-step tutorials to remedy the range of documentation and coding issues at the crux of medical necessity claim errors. Learn how to integrate best practices within your clinical processes—including spot-checks and self-audits to identify problems. Benefit from real-world reporting examples, Q&A, and expert guidance across specialties to master coding for medical necessity. Learn how to lock in medical necessity and keep your practice safe and profitable: Avoid Medical Necessity Errors with CERT Smarts Rules to Improve Provider Documentation Denials? Pay Attention to Procedure/Diagnosis Linkage Nail Down the Ins and Outs of Time-based Coding Expert Guidance to Fend Off RAC Audits and Denials Beat E/M Coding Confusion with Payer Advice Improve Your ABN Know How with This FAQ