External audit volume more than doubled in 2024 over 2023 while total at-risk dollars increased fivefold to $11.2 million, impacting healthcare provider organizations’ cash flow
Election Day has finally arrived – however, some physicians may not be celebrating the new 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule that also
The day after Halloween, there were no treats for doctors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article updates the final ruling that was initially reported on by Ronald Hirsch, MD in January 2024. CMS Proposes New Appeal Process
We are nine months into 2024, and there are still some Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance companies that are not abiding by the rules and regulations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced a proposed rule titled “Medicare Program: Mitigating the Impact of Significant, Anomalous, and Highly Suspect
In the current political debate, we hit the issue of whether states can supersede federal rules on the requirement to provide certain emergency care. Specifically,
There seem to be variances, particularly regionally, regarding the use of the preadmission Hospital-Issued Notice of Non-coverage (HINN) and the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage
On June 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a Proposed Rule titled Medicare Program: Mitigating the Impact of Significant, Anomalous, and
Annual funding for entities driving Marketplace enrollment has increased tenfold since hitting pre-pandemic lows. An unprecedented number of individuals are now enrolled in Patient Protection
On June 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update payment rates and policies for renal dialysis services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that payments under the Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program for the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment
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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