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FDA Recalls
FDA Recalls Recalls January 28 - February 3, 2026
FDA Recalls Recalls January 28 - February 3, 2026
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Coding
Coding for a Biopsy and Possible Partial Excision
“I have a patient with a possible 1st proximal phalanx cyst vs infection that I plan to do an exploratory procedure and collect some bone cultures / swabs on. MRI was inconclusive.
If I get in there and the bone appears necrotic/infected, I will have on the consent form to allow for a PIPJ arthroplasty. So, we'll get prior auth for all these procedures prior to surgery.
But, for the initial planned procedure, how would this be coded?”
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FDA Recalls
Coding
CMS WiSeR Mode Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction
Overuse of skin substitutes (CTPs) to help heal wounds/ulcers has especially come under fire in recent years. Medicare spent more than $10 BILLION on these products in 2024 – more than DOUBLE what was spent the year prior.
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HIPAA
Data Breaches in Healthcare and the Rising Risk of Litigation
Data Breaches in Healthcare and the Rising Risk of Class Action Litigation
Data breaches in healthcare continue to increase in frequency and severity, and they are increasingly followed by class action lawsuits against medical practices and healthcare systems. These lawsuits represent a significant financial and operational risk for covered entities and business associates alike.
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HIPAA
Prepare for the Next Network or System Outage
Prepare for the Next Network or System Outage: Ensure Continuity of Patient Care
Healthcare practices rely heavily on electronic systems for managing patient care, scheduling, documentation, prescriptions, referrals, billing, and communication. Unexpected outages—whether caused by cyberattacks, natural disasters, software errors, or network failures—can have a drastic impact on patient care and business operations. Because of this, having a comprehensive plan to respond to downtime is essential. This plan is known as your downtime contingency plan.
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