The government of Puerto Rico’s official Hurricane Maria death toll at 2,975. The 2017 hurricane season devastated entire regions of the globe, especially states and
I have whined in a previous RACmonitor enews article about how the importance given to the admission order in today’s healthcare industry makes absolutely no
Error reported by WPS/GHA might have nationwide ramifications. Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) WPS GHA today confirmed that an enhancement to its Fiscal Intermediary Shared System
CMS engages in lively discussion about the proposed 2019 MPFS. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) was asked yesterday by a listener if the agency
2019 E&M changes will impact all areas of practice management. Far-reaching impacts to work relative value unit (RVU)-based compensation models that will pay providers in
The proposal would present a dangerous precedent for all of medicine. On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its
Alchemy, whether medieval or medical, is an irrational process. Alchemy was a protoscientific practice with a long, fabled history starting with the ancient Greek’s rudimentary
Condition 44 is one of three perplexing issues reviewed by the author. Last week was a boring regulatory week, other than the continuing talk about
Practices need to get a handle on both their financial and RVU impacts. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed
The proposal is on the table as part of proposed E&M changes. By now I am sure that everyone is well aware that the Centers
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.
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.
Master the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM changes, including new diagnosis codes, CC/MCC updates, and coding guideline revisions, with practical insights from nationally recognized coding and CDI experts.
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