The U.S. ranks as the country with the highest chance of negative maternal outcomes amongst other similarly developed countries. EDITOR’S NOTE: Cate Brantley reported this
The Supreme Court ruling strikes down Medicare payment cuts. On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with hospital groups in a case challenging the 340B payment
The discounted drug program is viewed as vital for vulnerable populations. With all eyes on the U.S. Supreme Court, as pending landmark decisions on abortion
A woman who thought she was paying four figures for elective spinal fusion surgery filed suit when her provider demanded six figures. A recent legal
The announcement aligns with the Biden Administration’s push to emphasize health equity through policy. Federal officials have issued a final rule for Medicare Advantage (MA)
The case of the convicted nurse and the criminalization of errors made without intent is beyond troubling. In Tennessee, a 37-year-old nurse was recently convicted
The HHS Secretary and the President both issued statements pledging to do more for communities of color. “Of all the forms of inequality,” Dr. Martin
The federal government is giving away free rapid tests – and it could be the key to a return to normal. Are you confused? Me
EDITOR’S NOTE: Federal legislators have been scrambling this week amid inter- and intra-party squabbles to craft legislation that would avoid a partial shutdown of the
The sequester is expected to end next year in the absence of any legislation. Times change – there was a time when deficit spending caps
Senate Republicans will not vote to repeal and replace Obamacare. Congress must still deal with many other healthcare initiatives before Sept. 30. Who doesn’t love
Dr. Ronald Hirsch provides critical details on the new Medicare Appeal Process for Status Changes for patients whose status changes during their hospital stay. He also delves into other scenarios of hospital patients receiving custodial care or medically unnecessary services where patient notifications may be needed along with the processes necessary to ensure compliance with state and federal guidance.
Healthcare organizations face complex regulatory requirements under the No Surprises Act and Price Transparency rules. These policies mandate extensive fee disclosures across settings, and confusion is widespread—many hospitals remain unaware they must post every contracted rate. Non-compliance could lead to costly penalties, financial loss, and legal risks. Join David M. Glaser Esq. as he shows you how to navigate these regulations effectively.
Protect your facility from unwanted audits! Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, and take a deep dive into both the CMS and AMA guidelines for reporting post operative pain blocks. You’ll learn how to determine if the nerve block is separately codable with real life examples for better understanding. Becky will also cover how to evaluate whether documentation supports medical necessity, offer recommendations for stronger documentation practices, and provide guidance on educating providers about documentation requirements. She’ll include a discussion of appropriate modifier and diagnosis coding assignment so that you can be confident that your billing of post operative pain blocks is fully supported and compliant.
During this RACmonitor webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch spotlights the areas of the OIG’s Work Plan and the findings of their most recent audits that impact utilization review, case management, and audit staff. He also provides his common-sense interpretation of the prevailing regulations related to those target issues. You’ll walk away better equipped with strategies to put in place immediately to reduce your risk of paybacks, increased scrutiny, and criminal penalties.
Join Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS, for an in-depth webcast on the FY2025 spinal fusion MS-DRG updates. Discover key changes in DRG classification, understand impacts on documentation and CMI, and learn strategies to ensure compliance.
Join Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, as she presents effective strategies to strengthen collaboration between CDI, coding, and quality departments in acute care hospitals. Angela will also share guidance on implementing cross-departmental meetings, using shared KPIs, and engaging leadership to foster a culture of collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable tools to optimize documentation accuracy, elevate quality metrics, and drive a unified approach to healthcare goals, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Optimize your outpatient clinical documentation and gain comprehensive knowledge from foundational practices to advanced technologies, ensuring improved patient care and organizational and financial success. This webcast bundle provides a holistic approach to outpatient CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. You will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
Enhancing outpatient clinical documentation is crucial for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement in today’s complex healthcare environment. This webcast, presented by industry expert Angela Comfort, DBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, will provide you with actionable strategies to tackle complex challenges in outpatient documentation. You’ll learn how to craft detailed clinical narratives, utilize advanced EHR features, and implement accurate risk adjustment and HCC coding. The session also covers essential regulatory updates to keep your documentation practices compliant. Join us to gain the tools you need to improve documentation quality, support better patient care, and ensure financial integrity.
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