The audit environment is unlikely to improve. On Monday, Jan. 14, the Monitor Mondays panel of experts came together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of
Physicians urged to monitor all upcoming developments regarding this new issue. The debate over percutaneous vertebral augmentation is continuing in 2020, with the release of
New white paper addresses behavioral healthcare in the ED and the SDoMH The social determinants of health (SDoH) are on everyone’s watch list, but attention
Often overlooked is the line-item price reduction step, particularly related to partial or 50 percent-or-greater credits. It was inevitable: just when hospitals were getting comfortable
The absence of a physician’s signature should not result in denial of a Medicare claim. As a regulatory and compliance officer, I often have the
CMS’s IMM sends mixed messages to providers. The Important Message from Medicare (IMM) has changed significantly in its latest reiteration, and the IMM now must
Report provides a sobering look at human hardships. A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NPR, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health was
340B Health president was a recent guest on Monitor Monday. The following are edited remarks of her presentation. 2019 was another very busy year for
High Court ruling raises questions concerning ALJ appointments. A sneaky and under-publicized matter, which will affect every one of you reading this, slid into common
CMS is expected to release instructions and sub-regulatory guidance in 2020. It was way back in 2015 when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Monitor Monday’s listeners polled for proposed solutions. 2020 began as it ended, with the healthcare industry fixation on every nook and cranny of the social
The downgrade of emergency physician visit codes expected April 1. In the Jan. 6, 2020 RACmonitor Special Bulletin titled “March 21, 2018, RACmonitor article,” Publisher
Medicare regulations are complex and even seasoned professionals struggle to apply them consistently. Due to overwhelming demand, Dr. Hirsch returns for Part 2 of Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules to answer even more of Medicare’s most misunderstood questions, covering inpatient status, observation, SNF access, Medicare Advantage denials, and more. Join Dr. Hirsch as he provides clear, referenced answers to real-world questions submitted by your peers, helping you navigate Medicare compliance with confidence and clarity.
Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
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.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare revenue cycle operations, from coding and auditing to compliance and denials. Join industry leaders Pam Warren (MaineHealth) and Raemarie Jimenez (AAPC) for a live fireside chat exploring how AI is changing workflows, workforce roles, payer-provider dynamics, and compliance risk—and what organizations should be doing now to prepare.
Prepare for FY 2027 IPPS changes with a comprehensive 3-part masterclass covering ICD-10-CM/PCS updates, MS-DRG shifts, NTAPs, compliance risks, and reimbursement strategies.
Stay ahead of FY 2027 reimbursement changes with expert analysis of MS-DRG shifts, NTAP updates, Medicare Code Edits, and emerging technologies impacting inpatient payment accuracy.
Stay ahead of FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS changes with expert analysis of new procedure codes, revised guidelines, and high-impact updates affecting reimbursement, compliance, and inpatient coding accuracy.
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