1. The role of health information manager in a substance abuse treatment facility often involves serving as the confidentialy expert. Why is confidentiality of special concer in a substance abuse treatment program? 2. Define involuntary commitment. what are the basic steps to obtain an involuntary commitment?

1. An elderly widow covered only by Medicare Parts A and B is a patient in your clinic. You know her resources are limited. She receives a very small pension and Social Security benefits. She is facing hip replacement that will involve surgery, hospital care, rehabilitation care prior to her return to her apartment, and […]

1)What have been your experiences with the Connect Care information system in Alberta, Canada? Do you have your MyAlberta ID, and do you use it? 2)Information mapping in healthcare (Any community home care) The following parts need to be included: A concept map-style graphical diagram of how information is managed in your chosen system. A […]

1) Identify each of the elements of the marketing mix (the 4 as they apply to the podcast–so what is the actual product, how did Pat Brown decide (initially) to distribute it, promote it, etc 2) Pat Brown places a big emphasis on failure. How important do you think failure as a factor in successful […]

1) You are a strength and conditioning coach working with a D1 college basketball team. Develop a quality sport-specific agility drill that incorporates both a transition and initiation movement for a freshman guard. Explain the drill itself and why you chose these specific movements to incorporate into the drill. Be certain to be specific in […]

1) Have you or someone you know used a hospital for any reason? Describe the problem and which hospital it was. Watch the video How to choose a hospital by Consumer Reports. Link to Video: https://www.consumerreports.org/video/view/healthy-living/patient-safety/1276836617001/choosing-a-good-hospital/ 2) If you have not had any hospital experience, select a hospital in your area to review. 3)Using criteria […]

Using the internet, research compliance standards related to health information management in the area of coding. Focus on the following questions: 1. What guidelines do medical facilities have set up to make sure that their organizations are in compliance with HIPAA and the OIG? 2. Do facilities have specific coding policies and procedures? If so, […]

1 Distinguish the difference between a classification system and medical vocabulary and terminology and explain what a HIPAA code set is. Choose three (3) classification systems identifying the functions and relationships among these systems. (Examples include but are not limited to ICD-10-CM/PCS, ICD-O-3, ICF, ICPC-2) 2 Develop a chart and use it to illustrate mapping […]

Are living organ donations ethical? Should organ donors be compensated similarly to those who donate plasma or reproductive material? Which patient should be the priority when an organ becomes available: the sickest and the ones suffering the most, or the healthiest and the most likely to survive, or the one who has been waiting the […]

How can other hospital personnel (besides coders) assist in ensuring accurate coding and helping optimize reimbursement? Discuss the importance of the “other” factors that determine the MS-DRG. What is the importance of knowing the coding guidelines and conventions as they relate to reimbursement? Explain the steps in MS-DRG assignment.