Hanlon’s Razor, a principle often summarized as “never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by incompetence,” offers a refreshing perspective for tackling
A concept commonly discussed but not well-defined in healthcare is the necessity for a patient to have a “safe discharge plan.” Defining what constitutes “safe”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements: 2023 to monitor and optimize hospital management and improve outcomes
In the complex landscape of healthcare, hospital bed availability often plays a pivotal role in the effective management of patients. A crucial yet sometimes overlooked
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare coding, professionals must stay abreast of the latest updates to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification
When I was seeking a residency spot, I stayed in Chicago at a friend’s house who also was pursuing emergency medicine. She interviewed the week
Non-compliance in healthcare typically means a patient who intentionally refuses to take prescribed medication or does not follow treatment recommendations. This term is often used
This week, STAT News published an interesting series on a report released in 2003 by the National Academies Press, titled Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and
Let’s begin by defining the two key elements of this topic. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), as established by the World Health Organization, are the
On April 2, my 92-year-old father sustained a fall in his assisted living facility (ALF), which resulted in an emergency department evaluation. Fortunately, he hadn’t
One of the many management topics at the conference of the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) is having written CDI policies and procedures
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
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.
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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!
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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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