Breast cancer only affects an estimated 2,500 men annually in the U.S., meaning late diagnosis can have lethal and tragic consequences. EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharon Easterling
Proposed legislation hopes to add 400 Medicare-funded psychiatric residency positions. While President Biden may have declared an end to the Covid pandemic, the effects it
Some SDoH conditions are more likely than other to be impactful on healthcare consumption. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the fiscal
CMS is seeking public comment on how SDoH would improve severity of illness under the MS-DRGs. In the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule
Hypertension among Black Americans is among the highest in the world. Currently, the American Medical Association (AMA) is working to achieve optimal health for all.
Two national studies reveal the disparities for patients seeking access to primary care, maternal health and behavioral health. There are two reports that were recently
Developing partnerships with faith-based entities and CBOs can be vital in addressing historic health disparities among underserved communities. If the COVID-19 pandemic has made one
With more focus on the SDoH, public health organizations and their partners can take action to improve the conditions in people’s environments. The social determinants
The HHS Secretary and the President both issued statements pledging to do more for communities of color. “Of all the forms of inequality,” Dr. Martin
As part of its ongoing mission to improve the health of America, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced its National Health Equity Strategy
Health equity is now an unavoidable issue. EDITOR’S NOTE: Katherine Lusk, the 93rd president and chair for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), recently
Organizations and employers must shift to trauma-informed leadership (TIL) to bolster staff – before there are none left to render care. Daily articles fuel my
Medicare regulations are complex and even seasoned professionals struggle to apply them consistently. Due to overwhelming demand, Dr. Hirsch returns for Part 2 of Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules to answer even more of Medicare’s most misunderstood questions, covering inpatient status, observation, SNF access, Medicare Advantage denials, and more. Join Dr. Hirsch as he provides clear, referenced answers to real-world questions submitted by your peers, helping you navigate Medicare compliance with confidence and clarity.
Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
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.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare revenue cycle operations, from coding and auditing to compliance and denials. Join industry leaders Pam Warren (MaineHealth) and Raemarie Jimenez (AAPC) for a live fireside chat exploring how AI is changing workflows, workforce roles, payer-provider dynamics, and compliance risk—and what organizations should be doing now to prepare.
Prepare for FY 2027 IPPS changes with a comprehensive 3-part masterclass covering ICD-10-CM/PCS updates, MS-DRG shifts, NTAPs, compliance risks, and reimbursement strategies.
Stay ahead of FY 2027 reimbursement changes with expert analysis of MS-DRG shifts, NTAP updates, Medicare Code Edits, and emerging technologies impacting inpatient payment accuracy.
Stay ahead of FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS changes with expert analysis of new procedure codes, revised guidelines, and high-impact updates affecting reimbursement, compliance, and inpatient coding accuracy.
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