There has been a noticeable increase in payer actions regarding readmission denials, often justified as efforts to enhance quality of care and align with Medicare’s
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
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.
In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.
Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.
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.
Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.
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.
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 third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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 second quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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