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Describe two challenges HIM professionals deal with in a healthcare setting.

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List the 9 steps in ethical decision making



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Answer to Question 1

Changes in the health care environment, such as managed care
Requirements for documentation and access to and release of information
Developments in technology, including the ease of sharing information electronically
Changes in reimbursement systems and their attendant coding systems.

Answer to Question 2

Clearly define the issue
Determine the facts of the situation
Determine who the stakeholders are, the values at stake, and the obligations and interests of each stakeholder.
Determine what options are available and evaluate them
Decide what should be done
Justify your decision made by identifying reasons that support your decision.
Implement your decision
Evaluate the outcome of the decision
Examine how to prevent the issue from recurring.



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