States Appear to Outpace Fed Law Making
While political news is gushing from Washington on a daily basis, actual laws or regulations are not as forthcoming from DC as they are in
While political news is gushing from Washington on a daily basis, actual laws or regulations are not as forthcoming from DC as they are in
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, bringing significant advancements in clinical applications, patient care, and administrative efficiency. However, while much of the discussion
In the ever-evolving world of Medicare audits, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of Alice’s Wonderland. Enter stage right: artificial intelligence (AI), a
The information blackout from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues, so for now, some unanswered questions about the new appeal process for
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a transformative force in various sectors, including healthcare. While much of the focus in healthcare is on clinical applications,
In a recent announcement with President Trump, three powerful tech leaders and an investor from the Middle East have announced a plan to invest more
By now you may have heard that the Trump Administration has halted external correspondence from government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human
If your lawyer ever writes you a letter/email telling you to refund money, I recommend you get a new lawyer. Now, it is very easy
Well, if ever there was a time of great uncertainty in healthcare, it is right now. The new administration will bring new leadership with new
The Medicare Advantage (MA) program has grown significantly over the past two decades, becoming a popular alternative to traditional Medicare fee-for-service (FFS). As of 2023,
Well, this is the last RACmonitor news edition of the year, so it’s time for my annual Hirsch’s Heroes. As a reminder, last year my
The question of whether the President of the United States can fire career civil servants at will is a contentious issue that strikes at the
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