The Impact of Accurate Clinical Documentation on Revenue Integrity
In the complex world of healthcare, accurate clinical documentation serves as the backbone of effective revenue cycle management (RCM). It not only ensures accurate reimbursement but also fosters compliance, reduces errors, improves quality of care, and enhances operational efficiency. With healthcare organizations facing tighter margins and increasing regulatory scrutiny, the role of clinical documentation in safeguarding revenue integrity has never been more critical. Understanding Revenue Integrity Revenue integrity refers to the processes and systems that ensure healthcare organizations receive appropriate and accurate reimbursement for the services they provide. This involves accurate coding, documentation compliance, and adherence to payer regulations and…
Careers in Health Information Management: Opportunities and Certifications
Health Information Management (HIM) is a dynamic and rapidly growing field that bridges healthcare, technology, and business. HIM professionals play a critical role in managing, protecting, and analyzing patient data to ensure its accuracy, accessibility, and security. With the increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and the expansion of healthcare services, careers in HIM offer promising opportunities for growth and advancement. Here we share what HIM is, career opportunities in this field, and certifications you need to enter this field. What is Health Information Management? HIM involves the collection, organization, storage, and protection of healthcare data such as medical…
CDI Solutions at Harmony Healthcare: Susan Carrier
Harmony Healthcare provides healthcare organizations with the talent and resources needed to succeed today as well as the foresight to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. In this employee spotlight, we’re excited to highlight Susan Carrier, Senior Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI). We spoke with Susan to share her advice for clients and OP CDI professionals as well as insights from her career journey. 1. Tell us about your journey in healthcare? I serve as Harmony’s Senior Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), where I lead the company’s Ambulatory CDI practice. In this role, I’m responsible for overseeing active engagements, supporting…
