In healthcare organizations across the country, closing medical charts is a complex and can be a political issue. Many organizations understand that timely reconciliation of medical charts is multifaceted and implicates quality, reimbursement, and compliance. Without a standardized policy influencing physicians and other providers to appropriately manage the opening and closing of medical charts, an organization is placing itself in a position of substantial risk in multiple areas. This article highlights how organizations can mitigate this risk in developing a standardized policy influenced by compensation penalties.
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