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
Bring your questions and join the conversation during this open forum series, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST from June 11–July 30. Hosted by Chuck Buck, these fast-paced 30-minute sessions connect you directly with top healthcare experts tackling today’s most urgent compliance and policy issues.
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!
Substance abuse is everywhere. It’s a complicated diagnosis with wide-ranging implications well beyond acute care. The face of addiction continues to change so it’s important to remember not just the addict but the spectrum of extended victims and the other social determinants and legal ramifications. Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating substance abuse in 2025. Register today and be a part of the conversation!
Vaccine policies, billing rules, and compliance risks are changing fast! How will your organization adapt? Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating new Medicare mandates, coding updates, and legal challenges in vaccination programs. Get expert answers on billing, compliance, outbreak risks, and operational strategies to protect your facility and patients. . Join us live and bring your questions to the table.
Stop revenue leakage and boost hospital performance by mastering risk adjustment and HCCs. This essential webcast with expert Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP, will reveal how inaccurate patient acuity documentation leads to lost reimbursements through penalties from poor quality scores. Learn the critical differences between HCCs and traditional CCs/MCCs, adapt your CDI workflows, and ensure accurate payments in Medicare Advantage and value-based care models. Perfect for HIM leaders, coders, and CDI professionals. Don’t miss this chance to protect your hospital’s revenue and reputation!
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. 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.
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