$3 Trillion Stimulus Package is Coming
Matthew Albright
May 28, 2020
Stimulus is coming, just not this week… or the week after that. The weather is warmer this week in Washington D.C., as are the Democrats
Stimulus is coming, just not this week… or the week after that. The weather is warmer this week in Washington D.C., as are the Democrats
The testimony came as the Trump administration continues to purge inspectors general across sectors of the federal government. The U.S. Department of Health and
Easing back into the new “Normal.” Everyone is anxious for life to return to normal, but none more than those patients who had planned to
With regulatory guidance changing faster than ever, it’s important to keep up with what various organizations mean when they use often interchangeable terms. In the
I came in very early to visit with a friend who will be going home with Hospice today. It has been a stressful time for
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The changes will be applicable to some 67 million enrollees. The approximately 67 million Americans with either Medicare Advantage (MA) or Medicare Part D
As a Director of Case Management and Social Services at a busy suburban Chicago medical center, the COVID-19 front looks different for me and my
A poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2 are at a bar, looking over potential victims. Polio starts bragging. “Hey, new guy. Ever hear the expression, ‘mess you up
Many say that during this pandemic, they feel lonely in their terrariums, otherwise known as their homes. I didn’t. It was so nice to not
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.
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Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.
Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS‑P, CPEDC, COPC. You’ll learn how to apply global maternity package rules accurately, select the right CPT codes for procedures and visits, and identify documentation gaps that lead to denials. With practical guidance and real examples, this session helps you strengthen compliance, reduce audit risk, and ensure accurate reimbursement for women’s health services.
Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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