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Defend Your Healthcare Organization with the AI Cyber Governance Framework

By Michael Shaughnessy

In Compliance

Jul 13th, 2026

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Does an AI incident response plan differ from a cybersecurity one? On June 1, 2026, the Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) issued the “Health Industry AI Cyber Governance Framework Implementation Guide.” The guide is designed to assist healthcare organizations put together cyber governance frameworks to implement artificial intelligence (AI) securely. “The ...

Partial vs. Total Knee Arthroplasty

By Vasugi Anantharaja

In Billing

Sep 2nd, 2025

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Understanding the difference between these replacement surgeries will lead you to proper coding and reimbursement. If a patient is experiencing chronic knee pain and/or limited mobility due to arthritis, injury, or other joint conditions, a physician may suggest knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty. It’s a common procedure that enables millions of people ...

Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Testing

By Pamela Ledington

In Billing

Jul 1st, 2025

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Learn how physicians use this crucial tool in modern oncology to improve patient outcomes. Minimal residual disease (MRD) testing is a critical tool for assessing the long-term effectiveness of cancer treatment and monitoring potential relapses in patients. MRD testing is particularly significant in hematologic cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, but its utility is expanding ...

Federal Agency Seeks Public Input on Healthcare Interoperability

By Renee Dustman

In CMS

May 19th, 2025

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CMS: How can we make medical records more accessible to patients and providers? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input regarding the market of digital health products for Medicare patients, as well as the state of data interoperability and the overall health technology infrastructure. The agency posted a Request for ...

Overcoming Challenges in Outpatient Coding

By Lamon Willis

In Audit

May 1st, 2025

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A 2025 perspective on the top issues for outpatient coders. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, outpatient coding continues to face significant challenges that impact healthcare organizations’ revenue integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency. With the shift toward value-based care, increased regulatory scrutiny, and ongoing technology transitions, outpatient coders must navig...