HHS Announces Medicaid-CHIP Coverage Surge Amid “Inappropriate” Disenrollments
CMS is requiring states to pause disenrollments as greater scrutiny is placed on the health insurance programs that cover the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Citing
CMS is requiring states to pause disenrollments as greater scrutiny is placed on the health insurance programs that cover the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Citing
Let’s delve into some important statistics regarding Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, CHIP, as of February 2023. Medicaid and CHIP programs experienced significant
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just issued the above proposed rule—Managed Care Access, Finance and Quality. Before digging into the rule, I
The unwinding of Medicaid coverage is something to look for. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our health system saw significant benefits under the federal public health
New rule allows Medicaid and CHIP programs to pay specialists directly when a primary-care provider requests their advice. New guidance issued Jan. 5 by the
The GAO performs a study on telehealth. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides Congress, the heads of executive agencies, and the public with timely,
It’s a move sure to stir up controversy. Under a recently passed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Final Rule, your Medicare enrollments will
Under PDPM, reimbursement will be driven by coding and documentation. South Florida has historically been a hotbed of healthcare fraud, and there is a long
Oct. 1, 2019, marks the beginning of a new era of billing for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was published on Aug.
April showers bring social determinants of health flowers The showers of April have brought a burst of blooms in the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
CMS and ONC get serious about interoperability during HIMSS. During the HIMSS 19 conference in Orlando last week, the heads of the Office of the
Not billing the APP service can result in serious revenue cycle errors. Many providers are still struggling with the non-physician practitioner (NPP) billing rules from

Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.

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Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.

Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Sherri L. Clayton, RHIT, CSS. You’ll learn how to apply global maternity package rules accurately, select the right CPT codes for procedures and visits, and identify documentation gaps that lead to denials. With practical guidance and real examples, this session helps you strengthen compliance, reduce audit risk, and ensure accurate reimbursement for women’s health services.

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Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.

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