CHIP: A Pawn in Healthcare Reform
Failure to reauthorize program could result in financial crunch. Congress has missed a critical deadline relative to reauthorizing and funding CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance
Failure to reauthorize program could result in financial crunch. Congress has missed a critical deadline relative to reauthorizing and funding CHIP (the Children’s Health Insurance
The presence of Medicare Advantage plans in the healthcare marketplace continues to grow. Unless you have been living under a rock, you are aware that
Healthcare professionals are urged to assess the palliative care program at their respective hospitals. Today I want to talk about death, but not about how
More than three dozen advocacy groups appear to sway position of one of the nation’s leading carriers. In the June 2017 UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Bulletin, it
The physician assisted suicide predicament is seen in an historical context. During the 1990s, Dr. Jack Kevorkian fulfilled an unmet need in American medicine and
National Pediatric Readiness Quality Collaborative announced for rural healthcare. We all know that rural healthcare desperately needs pediatricians and pediatric services, so an opportunity currently
Tales abound regarding contractors’ errors negatively impacting providers. If you read my previous article on the audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
The resignation of HHS Secretary Tom Price, MD casts doubt on initiatives championed by the former orthopedic surgeon in altering the trajectory of the Patient
Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 10-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT ALSO FEATURING Duane Abbey, PhD; Janelle Ali-Dinar, PhD; Nancy Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC;David
Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 10-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT SPECIAL GUEST Jill Holland, Mayor, City of McKenzie, Tenn. ALSO FEATURING Janelle
Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 10-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT SPECIAL GUEST Former Tennessee Senator Roy Herron ALSO FEATURING Janelle Ali-Dinar, PhD; Nancy
Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 10-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT SPECIAL GUEST Marian Grant, DNP, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN, RN, Senior Policy Advisor, Coalition
Dr. Ronald Hirsch provides critical details on the new Medicare Appeal Process for Status Changes for patients whose status changes during their hospital stay. He also delves into other scenarios of hospital patients receiving custodial care or medically unnecessary services where patient notifications may be needed along with the processes necessary to ensure compliance with state and federal guidance.
Healthcare organizations face complex regulatory requirements under the No Surprises Act and Price Transparency rules. These policies mandate extensive fee disclosures across settings, and confusion is widespread—many hospitals remain unaware they must post every contracted rate. Non-compliance could lead to costly penalties, financial loss, and legal risks. Join David M. Glaser Esq. as he shows you how to navigate these regulations effectively.
Protect your facility from unwanted audits! Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, and take a deep dive into both the CMS and AMA guidelines for reporting post operative pain blocks. You’ll learn how to determine if the nerve block is separately codable with real life examples for better understanding. Becky will also cover how to evaluate whether documentation supports medical necessity, offer recommendations for stronger documentation practices, and provide guidance on educating providers about documentation requirements. She’ll include a discussion of appropriate modifier and diagnosis coding assignment so that you can be confident that your billing of post operative pain blocks is fully supported and compliant.
During this RACmonitor webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch spotlights the areas of the OIG’s Work Plan and the findings of their most recent audits that impact utilization review, case management, and audit staff. He also provides his common-sense interpretation of the prevailing regulations related to those target issues. You’ll walk away better equipped with strategies to put in place immediately to reduce your risk of paybacks, increased scrutiny, and criminal penalties.
Join Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS, for an in-depth webcast on the FY2025 spinal fusion MS-DRG updates. Discover key changes in DRG classification, understand impacts on documentation and CMI, and learn strategies to ensure compliance.
Join Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, as she presents effective strategies to strengthen collaboration between CDI, coding, and quality departments in acute care hospitals. Angela will also share guidance on implementing cross-departmental meetings, using shared KPIs, and engaging leadership to foster a culture of collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable tools to optimize documentation accuracy, elevate quality metrics, and drive a unified approach to healthcare goals, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Optimize your outpatient clinical documentation and gain comprehensive knowledge from foundational practices to advanced technologies, ensuring improved patient care and organizational and financial success. This webcast bundle provides a holistic approach to outpatient CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. You will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
Enhancing outpatient clinical documentation is crucial for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement in today’s complex healthcare environment. This webcast, presented by industry expert Angela Comfort, DBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, will provide you with actionable strategies to tackle complex challenges in outpatient documentation. You’ll learn how to craft detailed clinical narratives, utilize advanced EHR features, and implement accurate risk adjustment and HCC coding. The session also covers essential regulatory updates to keep your documentation practices compliant. Join us to gain the tools you need to improve documentation quality, support better patient care, and ensure financial integrity.
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