Leveraging SDOH Coding in Accountable Care Organizations: A Strategic Approach

August 20, 2024Garrett SchmittOIG

Understanding the Impact of SDOH Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), the conditions in which people are born, live, work, and age, play a pivotal role in shaping health outcomes. These factors, including environmental, social, and economic circumstances, significantly influence not only individual health but also access to care and the prevalence of health disparities. The…

Navigating the Landscape of Governmental Coding Audits: A Comprehensive Guide

July 1, 2024Garrett SchmittOIG

Dear Healthcare Professionals, In an era where regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, the significance of governmental coding audits within the healthcare sector cannot be overstated. These audits serve as a cornerstone for maintaining compliance, ensuring the integrity of medical billing and coding practices. It is crucial to understand the complexities of these audits so you can…

Separate EHRs pose care-coordination challenge for ACOs, OIG finds

May 22, 2019Garrett SchmittNo CommentsOIG

Patient care coordination tends to be easier for accountable care organizations whose participants are using a single electronic health record system, HHS’ Office of Inspector General said Wednesday. The need for reliable data-sharing has placed a burden on ACOs to either invest in the same version of an EHR system or rely on non-electronic means,…

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