Dissecting the Plight of Rural Hospitals: Part III
Rural health is in trouble. EDITOR’S NOTE: In this final installment of a three-part series as to why rural health is in trouble, more of
Rural health is in trouble. EDITOR’S NOTE: In this final installment of a three-part series as to why rural health is in trouble, more of
A day in the life of a critical access hospital illuminates the various issues such facilities currently face. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first writing in a three-part series by Dr. John Zelem about the unique and daunting challenges currently faced by rural
About 600 rural hospitals in America are at risk of closing. As part of this ongoing series of “What’s Happening to Rural Hospitals?” today’s topic
It’s a familiar term, but one that begs to be better understood. What is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)? Many involved in the healthcare industry
Swing beds are a practical solution for rural hospitals with fewer than 100 beds. By John Zelem, MD, FACS Unless you have been exposed to
Most rural hospitals do not have physician advisors but clearly need them. Last week RACmonitor published an article written by John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA,
Sometimes we neglect the importance of our hospitals in our communities. EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharon Easterling, the newest member of the ICD10monitor editorial board, will be
CMS pledging improved healthcare quality and expanded access for patients. The release of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule for the 2020 fiscal
Familiarize yourself with the dramatic 2023 changes to codes, coding guidelines and documentation requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) split/shared and incident-to services.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch breaks down significant 2023 changes to coding and billing requirements for hospital observation services, including new physician E&M coding rules.
Learn how to save your facility hundreds of thousands of dollars in repayments and fines by correctly following CMS requirements for implantable medical device credit reporting. We provide you with all the need-to-know protocols, along with the steps for correct compliance while offering best practices to implement a viable strategy in your facility.
During an exclusive RACmonitor webcast, healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel will explain in simple, easy-to-understand language the peril of the coming overpayment audits and describe your legal defenses.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders and CDISs on important information in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Get access to important guidance on each of the AHA‘s 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics with information-packed on-demand webcasts available shortly after each official publication.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s third quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Kay Piper reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s second quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Gloryanne Bryant reviews the guidance and updates coders on information in the AHA’s first quarter 2023 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Why should you be focused on SDOH data and ICD-10-CM Z codes? How can you integrate the capture of these elements into your workflows? Get guidance now — before new CMS assessment and reporting mandates take effect.
Set yourself up for appeal success with knowledge about the legitimate presentations of acute heart failure, the common vulnerabilities that auditors identify, the challenges clinical teams face, and how to write a concise and compliant validation query.
Gain a clear understanding of the documentation issues that can sabotage reimbursement for payment hierarchical condition categories (HCCs) and how you can mitigate your risks with a strong CDI program.
What are the changes to the IPO and ACS lists for 2023? What auditor trends do you need to watch out for in the new year? Don’t be caught off guard. Register today for this essential regulatory update led by Dr. Ronald Hirsch.
Take away tried-and-true strategies for ensuring that your Utilization Review committee is working effectively
A massive task lies ahead! Now’s the time to start preparing your case management and utilization review teams for successful implementation of changes contained in the 2023 IPPS, OPPS and MPFS rules.
Learn how to achieve complete, accurate documentation that establishes medical necessity and how to differentiate between billable and non-billable services.