Abby Norman

My name is Abby Norman and I am a healthcare blogger. With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, I have developed a passion for helping others understand the complexities of healthcare.
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Hospital Acquired Infections Are Down: But Is It Enough?

Of the many requests President Obama will be making of Congress this…

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Pediatric HCAHPS Model, First of Its Kind

As payment continues to become more closely linked with patient experience and…

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2015 Means an Increase in Medicare Penalties for Readmissions

Medicare Penalties Rising Medicare Penalties RisingFor the third year in a row,…

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The Meaning of Meaningful Use

Starting October 1st, there will be a year long reporting cycle implemented…

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Healthcare IT: Will 2015 Be the Year of Data Breaches?

  Healthcare IT: Is Your Data Safe? A month into 2015 and…

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4 Questions to Ask About Bundled Payments

When we look at healthcare payment reform, and our move away from…

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Best Denial Management Strategy: Avoid Denied Claims

Avoid Denied Claims By...Avoiding Deniable Claims?It might seem painfully obvious, but when…

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How to Optimize Post Conversion

As healthcare organizations continue to make the leap to Accountable Care status,…

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URAC vs. PCAB Pharmacy Accreditation

What is Pharmacy Compounding? As healthcare focuses more on patient-centered care and…

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Is IRO Right for You?

You often hear the terms “peer review”, “independent medical review”, “hospital peer…

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