Healthcare IT Today January 14, 2019
As we kicked off 2019, I reached out to a number of people I know in the HIM industry to get their predictions on what HIM professionals should watch for in 2019. They offered up a pretty interesting mix of predictions around regulations, the shift to value based reimbursement, and the changing role of HIM.
First up, let’s hear what AHIMA has to say with Mary Butler – Associate Editor, Journal of AHIMA along with insights from Lauren Riplinger and Melanie Endicott.
1. Coding and CDI Grapple with New Payment Models: In addition to routine coding regulation updates, this year coding professionals will be focused on complying with quality metrics and getting paid for value over number of patients seen,...