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Joint Commission on Accreditation
Medicare Conditions of Participation - Hospitals

Federal Register

U S Government’s site that gives a list of clinical trails

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality an agency of US Department of Health and Human services.

Food and Drug Administration

CMS Evaluation & Management Services Guide—Includes 1995 & 1997 Documentation Guidelines For Evaluation and Management

HIPAA United States Department of Health and Human Services

Compare Hospitals - Government site that compares 30-day mortality rates of hospitals for heart failure, pneumonia, and heart attacks.  Look up your local
hospitals and compare their rates.

Medicare Learning Network Brochure that explain the OOPS and APC

FORD MANUAL -  - link to the American College of Surgeons where you can download  the FORD manual

Learning/Study Skills

  • Learning techniques— The article says that you should use as many of your senses as possible when learning.  Even if you are a visual learner, try
    reading out loud what you want to learn.


Professional Magazines

For the Record - Promotes and supports the Health Information Management profession.

Advance For Health Information Management Professionals offers you an opportunity to join online discuss groups which is a great way to network with other
students and peers.  You can ask questions on a variety of subjects, and get replies from other students and professionals.
RELATED LINKS
RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL CODERS AND STUDENTS