Intro to Health info-Ch.1 The Health Care Industry (Miyashita Yuu)
Of what use are professional standards to HIM professionals?
1. Follow code of Ethics 2. HIM Professionals-assist w/ setting up medical business office, could be a risk manager or HIPPO manger
Accreditation is an expensive undertaking, involving not only the cost of the accreditation itself but also the organization's resources to achieve and maintain compliance. Why would an organization choose to become accredited?
1. For increasing marketing status & dean status 2. More patients
How does a not-for-profit health care organization differ from a for-profit organization?
Tax exempt