In the Crosshairs: Medicare Advantage and Risk Adjustment Fraud
Monday, June 12, 201710-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT SPECIAL GUESTMary A. Inman, Esq.Constantine Cannon, LLP, San Francisco ALSO FEATURINGDuane Abbey, PhD, CFP; Janelle
Monday, June 12, 201710-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT SPECIAL GUESTMary A. Inman, Esq.Constantine Cannon, LLP, San Francisco ALSO FEATURINGDuane Abbey, PhD, CFP; Janelle
Many of the readers of RACmonitor deal with Molina Healthcare, a national insurer who does a lot of work in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed
EDITOR’S NOTE: Edward Roche, in association with RACmonitor, is writing a series on the need for healthcare facilities in the U.S. to protect themselves from
Last week I was reading the Burlington (Vermont) Free Press (as I often do), and there, between a story about the Vermont City Marathon and
The American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) has responded to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) request for recommendations for improvements to the
The recently filed federal whistleblower lawsuit alleging that tens of billions of dollars in improper payments were made to insurers by Medicare Advantage over the
The second of two recent lawsuits against Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) was announced on Tuesday, when the U.S. Department of Justice reported a $32.5 million
All of the talk in the news about obstruction of justice should serve as a reminder of the importance of knowing what you can and
In news long awaited by physical therapists in private practice, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidance implementing rules for the
Monday, June 5, 201710-10:30 a.m. ET; 7-7:30 a.m. PT SPECIAL GUESTMichael Rosen, Esq. ALSO FEATURINGJanelle Ali-Dinar, PhD; David Glaser, Esq.; Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM;Juliet
I have written a lot in the past about the two-midnight rule exception for physician judgment of the need for inpatient admission with an expectation
Each year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) releases its annual Medicaid Fraud Compliance Performance Report.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch dives into the basics of Medicare for clinicians to be successful as utilization review professionals. He’ll break down what Medicare does and doesn’t pay for, what services it provides and how hospitals get paid for providing those services – including both inpatient and outpatient. Learn how claims are prepared and how much patients must pay for their care. By attending our webcast, you will gain a new understanding of these issues and be better equipped to talk to patients, to their medical staff, and to their administrative team.
Hospitals face growing challenges in measuring observation metrics due to inconsistencies in classification, payer policies, and benchmarking practices. Join Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, and Anuja Mohla, DO, FACP, MBA, ACPA-C, CHCQM-PHYADV as they provide critical insights into refining observation metrics. This webcast will address key issues affecting observation data integrity and offer strategies for improving consistency in reporting. You will learn how to define meaningful metrics, clarify commonly misinterpreted terms, and apply best practices for benchmarking, and gain actionable strategies to enhance observation data reliability, mitigate financial risk, and drive better decision-making.
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brings significant changes to payment rates, coverage, and coding for physician services, impacting practices nationwide. Join Stanley Nachimson, MS., as he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding these updates, offering actionable insights on new Medicare-covered services, revised coding rules, and payment policies effective January 1. Learn how to adapt your practices to maintain compliance, maximize reimbursement, and plan for revenue in 2025. Whether you’re a physician, coder, or financial staff member, this session equips you with the tools to navigate Medicare’s evolving requirements confidently and efficiently.
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.
Physician queries are essential for accurate documentation and claims data, but they are increasingly scrutinized by payors, leading to denials and revenue leakage. This webcast, led by industry expert Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP, provides actionable strategies to craft compliant queries, reduce denials, and enhance revenue integrity. Attendees will gain insights into clinical validation queries, how to avoid common pitfalls, and learn best practices to defend against query denials. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your query process and protect your organization’s financial health.
Master the complexities of heart failure coding with this expert-led webcast by Emily Montemayor, CCS, CMBCS, COC, CPC, CPMA. Discover strategies to ensure compliance with ICD-10-CM guidelines, documentation integrity, and capture comorbidities like CKD and hypertension. Learn how to resolve coding challenges, improve documentation practices, and submit clean claims to minimize denials and safeguard your organization’s financial health. With practical insights and real-world examples, this session equips you to prevent revenue leakage, enhance compliance, and secure optimal reimbursement—all while supporting better patient outcomes.
Prepare your organization for the 2025 OPPS updates with expert insights from Tiffani Bouchard, CCS, CRCR, a Revenue Integrity Professional with over 30 years of experience. This webcast will address critical challenges in charge capture and coding, providing clarity on APC policies, C-APC packaging, exclusions, and payer-specific requirements. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and mitigate risks of claim denials. Gain the knowledge needed to implement updates effectively, educate your team, and maintain seamless revenue cycle operations in the face of evolving OPPS complexities.
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.
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