Maternal Deaths are Down – For Everyone Except African Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its updated stats report in February 2025 on maternal mortality in the United States for 2023,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its updated stats report in February 2025 on maternal mortality in the United States for 2023,
You have heard Dr. Ronald Hirsch, and I present on CMS-4204-F which introduces a process for expedited determinations for traditional Medicare beneficiaries who are reclassified
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first portion of a two-part series of articles by Erica Remer, MD, who routinely offers guidance for determining the correct
Is this a familiar scenario to you? Patients come to the ED, although some do not even need an ED level of care. Some do,
New deductibles and payment rates lead to new patient financial obligations for 2023. EDITOR’S NOTE: Listen to Dr. Ronald Hirsch’s live reporting Monday on Monitor
This category of E&M services will have three subcategories instead of the current four. EDITOR’S NOTE: The American Medical Association (AMA) announced major revisions to Evaluation
Colleen Deighan and ICD10monitor are producing an editorial series to report on the updated changes from the AMA. EDITOR’S NOTE: This morning, Colleen Deighan continues
Do the silos in your healthcare organization need to be broken down? One of my observations almost on a daily basis is that there are
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
Bring your questions and join the conversation during this open forum series, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST from June 11–July 30. Hosted by Chuck Buck, these fast-paced 30-minute sessions connect you directly with top healthcare experts tackling today’s most urgent compliance and policy issues.
Fraud convictions don’t just punish a few bad claims; they can wipe out years of reimbursements. Don’t wait for an audit to learn the rules. Join Frank Cohen, MPA, for a live Q&A on spotting red flags, avoiding liability, and protecting your practice. Register now and bring your questions!
Substance abuse is everywhere. It’s a complicated diagnosis with wide-ranging implications well beyond acute care. The face of addiction continues to change so it’s important to remember not just the addict but the spectrum of extended victims and the other social determinants and legal ramifications. Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating substance abuse in 2025. Register today and be a part of the conversation!
Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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