Posts by Norwood Staffing
Avoid These 3 Hidden Pitfalls in Your Strengths
A strength is a strength, right? Well, taken to extremes, the strengths you’re proud of and have honed for years can actually become detrimental to you and the people around you. Certain aspects, when taken too far, can be a more harmful weakness to you than you might realize. These three strengths are most often…
Read MoreFind Your Perfect Work-Life Balance
Striking a balance. That’s never easy, no matter what you’re doing. As humans, we tend to swing the pendulum from one extreme to the other. Though it can be difficult, it is possible to strike that perfect balance between work and personal life. Here are five tips to find that balancing point for your work-life.…
Read MoreGrow in These 7 Areas to Become a Quality Leader
Are you in a leadership position in your company right now? Or do you aspire to be in that position someday? No matter where you are, these qualities can be worked on right now. If you want to be a good leader, they’re essential to your success. Communication How are your communication skills? Could your…
Read MoreAvoid These Four Business Email Errors
Email has been around for a while now, and one would think, the errors would have gotten sorted out. Unfortunately, that simply isn’t true. There is still a need to understand what is and isn’t appropriate to include in an email, especially in the business world. Here are some things that you definitely should not…
Read MoreCMS Final IPPS Rule Changes for 2020
CMS released its annual Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule Aug. 2, which includes changes to the hospital wage index and raises Medicare payment rates for acute care hospitals. Eight things to know about the final IPPS rule: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-final-inpatient-payment-rule-for-2020-8-things-to-know.html
Read MoreHouse Votes to Overturn Ban On National Patient Identifier
“The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $99.4 billion HHS appropriations bill with several amendments including reversing a longtime ban on developing a national patient identifier, money for hospital emergency departments dealing with opioid overdoses, and a nod to the anti-vaccination controversy.” Read the full article here: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-policy/house-votes-overturn-ban-national-patient-identifier
Read MoreCMS Proposed IPPS Rule Changes for 2020
CMS proposed IPPS rule changes for 2020 are officially out. Here’s a quick read for some key take aways: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-proposed-inpatient-payment-rule-for-2020-9-things-to-know.html
Read MoreHow to Work With What You Have
It’s awesome to hear about executive buy-in to improve patient care, but what’s even more exciting is to read stories like this where Rev Cycle/HIM professionals work with what they have to make drastic improvements in a health system. Why? Because it’s rare that I am working with leaders in the industry that have everything…
Read MoreHospital Revenue Cycle Trends to Watch in 2019
“Shrinking reimbursement rates and increasing costs keep hospital and health system CFOs and revenue cycle leaders constantly seeking strategies to improve the financial health of their organizations. Boosting revenue cycle performance is a key imperative for hospital leaders, and they’re implementing new technology and partnering with vendors to navigate the ever-changing reimbursement landscape.” Check out…
Read MoreHIPAA Awareness Campaign
Coder Direct has provided a template designed to be sent to your US Congressman and/or your US Senator in regards to the unenforceable laws on records sent overseas. The website also includes linked to find the appropriate representative in your state. It’s important that this message as heard as there is zero protection for PHI…
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