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FRAUD PREVENTION
Thinking about new ways to assess fraud risk
The basic concepts of creating fraud risk assessment documents are well known and widely published. I have no intention of…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
Why it’s time to take HCC coding in-house
Accurate risk adjustment is not just a box to be checked; It is now a strategic lever. Hierarchical condition category…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
Healthcare groups slam CDC for changing website with misleading vaccine claims
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday changed its webpage to add language linking vaccines to autism, a…
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Retirement
Gratitude and Money: How Gratitude Supports Financial Success
There’s a surprising connection between gratitude and using your money well. When you combine gratitude with a clear financial plan,…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
Who will pay if ACA tax credits lapse?
It's been a week since the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended, but millions of Americans still don't know…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
Proposed 'public charge' rule could cause confusion for immigrants
This week, the Department of Homeland Security unveiled a proposed rule on “public charge” that could subject legal immigrants to…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
When Drug Price Transparency Isn’t Enough – Healthcare Blog
Author: Christina Smith & PHIYEN NGUYEN Policymakers and advocates often promote drug price transparency to reduce costs and improve equity.…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
The case for true interoperability with universal medical coders
The healthcare industry is once again entering a period of heightened expectations for interoperability. Federal agencies are stepping up enforcement…
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Retirement
Study finds high levels of inequality among older Massachusetts residents – Center for Retirement Research
In a recent podcast, I discussed their research with Laura D. Quinby of Boston College's Center for Retirement Research (CRR)…
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE
Bayer lung cancer drug gets fast FDA approval to stay competitive with Boehringer Ingelheim Med
A Bayer drug designed to target tumors driven by rare genetic mutations has received accelerated FDA approval, providing another treatment…
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