I want to cover a story that was spectacularly overshadowed by the recent assassination of former CEO for UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson. The story is the
A “person of interest” in the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting last Wednesday in midtown Manhattan of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, has been arrested
It’s been an interesting week in corporate healthcare. But I want to start with some context. First, it’s important to recognize that the purpose of
News reports have revealed that the ammunition used in the fatal shooting earlier this week of Brian Thompson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for UnitedHealthcare (UHC),
Nearly 20 hours after an assailant fatally shot Brian Thompson, chief executive officer for UnitedHealthcare (UHC), the manhunt continues for what witnesses described as a
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a report titled “Medicare Advantage: Questionable Use of Health
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) updated their hospital guidelines for observation services. This seemingly small update made Sept. 22, 2024, has led to notable behavioral changes regarding peer-to-peer
EDITOR’S NOTE: The recent data breach at Change Healthcare calls to mind the famous bank robber Willie Sutton, a.k.a. “Willie The Actor,” known for disguising
Today I want to write about one of our current hot-button topics: artificial intelligence, better known as AI. First, I want to pose the question:
Struggling with CMS’s 3-Day Payment Window? Join compliance expert Michael G. Calahan, PA, MBA, CCO, to master billing restrictions for pre-admission and inter-facility services. Learn how to avoid audit risks, optimize revenue cycle workflows, and ensure compliance across departments. Critical for C-suite leaders, providers, coders, revenue cycle teams, and compliance teams—this webcast delivers actionable strategies to protect reimbursements and meet federal regulations.
Providers face increasing Medicare audits when using skin substitute grafts, leaving many unprepared for claim denials and financial liabilities. Join veteran healthcare attorney Andrew B. Wachler, Esq., in this essential webcast and master the Medicare audit process, learn best practices for compliant billing and documentation, and mitigate fraud and abuse risks. With actionable insights and a live Q&A session, you’ll gain the tools to defend your practice and ensure compliance in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch dives into the basics of Medicare for clinicians to be successful as utilization review professionals. He’ll break down what Medicare does and doesn’t pay for, what services it provides and how hospitals get paid for providing those services – including both inpatient and outpatient. Learn how claims are prepared and how much patients must pay for their care. By attending our webcast, you will gain a new understanding of these issues and be better equipped to talk to patients, to their medical staff, and to their administrative team.
Hospitals face growing challenges in measuring observation metrics due to inconsistencies in classification, payer policies, and benchmarking practices. Join Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, and Anuja Mohla, DO, FACP, MBA, ACPA-C, CHCQM-PHYADV as they provide critical insights into refining observation metrics. This webcast will address key issues affecting observation data integrity and offer strategies for improving consistency in reporting. You will learn how to define meaningful metrics, clarify commonly misinterpreted terms, and apply best practices for benchmarking, and gain actionable strategies to enhance observation data reliability, mitigate financial risk, and drive better decision-making.
Struggling with ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes and complications? This expert-led webcast clarifies complex combination codes, documentation gaps, and sequencing rules to reduce denials and ensure compliance. Dr. Angela Comfort will provide actionable strategies to accurately link diabetes to complications, improve provider documentation, and optimize reimbursement—helping coders, CDI specialists, and HIM leaders minimize audit risks and strengthen revenue integrity. Don’t miss this chance to master diabetes coding with real-world case studies, key takeaways, and live Q&A!
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s third quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s second quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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