A new state law, effective Jan. 1, 2018, requires hospitals and other providers of health care services rendered under Medi-Cal or any other California Department of Health Care Services health care program to keep records for at least 10 years. Specifically, Assembly Bill 1688 (Chapter 511, … [Read more...]

As you know phase I of the new Federal Regulations  ROP (rules of participation) rolled out November 28,2016,  Post Acute Care facilities, including all long term care, and skilled nursing facilities were to be in compliance with Phase I.  Phase II ROP is rolling out November … [Read more...]

HIM ORIENTATION classes starting in June 2017..... This class is geared not only for new people coming into the field of Long term care but as a refresher course for anyone who feels that they need it Contact us for information about this class using the contact link and I will call … [Read more...]

New updated ICD-10 Code books for 2017: ICD-10's Aftereffects By Judy Sturgeon, CCS, CCDS For The Record Vol. 28 No. 7 P. 5 Click here for more information. … [Read more...]

What new regulations does 2017 have in store? Click here to find out. … [Read more...]

What Is the California End Of Life Act and how does it affect you? Click here to view our slideshow on this important new law. … [Read more...]

HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Audit Program As a part of our continued efforts to assess compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun its next phase of audits of covered entities and their … [Read more...]

HIPAA, which stands for the American Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a set of rules to be followed by doctors, hospitals and other health care providers. HIPAA helps ensure that all medical records, medical billing, and patient accounts meet certain consistent … [Read more...]