This week I want to follow up on two viruses I didn’t cover in my last article. The first is H5N1, also known as bird
The initial email I saw this morning when I got on my computer welcomed me back with a headline that read simply, “happy shutdown week!”
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently made a declaration to cease the public comment period for their proposed regulations. By
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant shift in its regulatory approach, marking a departure from five decades of
While we’ve obviously got some big news coming out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today I wanted to give you
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of individuals’ health information, including Medicare beneficiaries. However,
We’re now into the second month of the second Trump Administration and nearing the third month of the new Congress. There’s a lot happening, but
Imagine receiving notice that your healthcare organization faces a potential multimillion-dollar repayment demand based on the review of just 100 claims. This scenario, playing out
Following President Trump’s move into the Oval Office and his administration getting set up in the federal agencies, we’ve seen unprecedented movement on certain legislative
Last month, a Phoenix couple pleaded guilty to criminal charges involving healthcare fraud. Unfortunately, this is not remarkable, with approximately 500 annual convictions for healthcare fraud in the United
Audits in Medicare and Medicaid are designed to uncover improper billing, overpayments, or fraud. The process typically involves a detailed review of healthcare claims and
With the 2025 legislative sessions in full swing by this point, I wanted to give everyone a glance at one of the hottest topics in
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.
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brings significant changes to payment rates, coverage, and coding for physician services, impacting practices nationwide. Join Stanley Nachimson, MS., as he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding these updates, offering actionable insights on new Medicare-covered services, revised coding rules, and payment policies effective January 1. Learn how to adapt your practices to maintain compliance, maximize reimbursement, and plan for revenue in 2025. Whether you’re a physician, coder, or financial staff member, this session equips you with the tools to navigate Medicare’s evolving requirements confidently and efficiently.
Uncover critical guidance. HIM coding expert, Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, provides an interactive review on important information in each of the AHA’s 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics in easy-to-access on-demand webcasts, available shortly after each official publication.
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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