For this assignment, do an Internet search and find 2 peer-reviewed articles from within the past 3 years that discuss the complexities around implementing a new electronic health record system from a current paper system
Part I :
ETHICAL DECISIONS IN MEDICAL RECORDS PAPER ASSIGNMENTS INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You have been learning and reading about maximization in reimbursement and accurate coding as it is needed for optimization of reimbursement. You will continue that learning by researching examples of current illegal and unethical practices as they pertain to healthcare reimbursement.
INSTRUCTIONS
Articles for this assignment should be no more than 10 years old. Stories and articles should discuss in detail unethical and illegal practices.
• Complete an Internet and/or a library search on current event articles and stories that
discuss recent unethical and illegal practices from hospitals and physicians.
• The paper should identify the importance of accuracy in coding and how it impacts
reimbursement.
• The paper should include research that clearly demonstrates and articulates illegal and
unethical practices.
• The paper should include a logical explanation of healthcare reimbursement and how
fraud through unethical and illegal practices impacts the reimbursement process as a
whole.
• The paper must include at least 3 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook and Bible.
• The paper must be minimum of 750–1,000 words.
• This paper should be written in APA format.
Note: Your assignments will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity and higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher a score the higher the probability that there are too high a percentage of quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.
Part II:
JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
You have been learning and reading about the importance of documentation of paper medical records. Throughout the years, due to the advancement of technology, more medical centers are beginning to adopt electronic medical records. Today, most facilities have either already started the process of moving to all electronic or are in-between (a hybrid record). This assignment will encourage you to research the topic of Electronic Health Records (EHR), specifically the process and challenges of converting to an EHR system from a paper record systems.
INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, do an Internet search and find 2 peer-reviewed articles from within the past 3 years that discuss the complexities around implementing a new electronic health record system from a current paper system process. Make sure you examine 2 types of patient settings (e.g., hospital vs. doctor office). Each setting has its own complexities to be identified. The paper must include at least 2 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks. The paper must be at least 750–1,000 words. The paper must include at least 2 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook and the Bible.
Note: Your assignments will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity and higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher a score the higher the probability that there are too high a percentage of quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.
