Monday, April 23, 2018Trending Topic Broadcast10-10:30 a.m. EST; 7-7:30 a.m. PST FEATURINGNancy Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC; Frank Cohen, MPA, MBB; Knicole Emanuel, Esq.; David Glaser, Esq.;Ronald
June 8, 2018 is the deadline for participation. Like watching the sunset approach the horizon, time is running out for hospitals and health systems weighing
Not all P2Ps should be pursued. In my reporting a few weeks ago, I encouraged physician advisors and other leaders in case management to analyze
CMS does not specify effective date for new changes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a decision memo for Magnetic Resonance
Don’t confuse your payer policy with providers’ medical degrees My recent article regarding secondary diagnosis coding and my advice to “just follow the guidelines” seems to
Don’t count on headlines; reading the fine print is crucial. Recently I presented a RACuniversity webcast on the changes to the National Coverage Determination (NCD)
It is equally important to know both what disease ails the patient and where it is taking them. Keen skills in accurately discerning diagnoses is
Joint Commission decision on ligature risks raises questions. Hospital surveyors, in particular Joint Commission surveyors, are placing a major emphasis on ligature risks—the risk that
Judge orders AHA to submit its recommendations by June 22, 2018. Recently there was a new development in the matter of American Hospital Association, et
If this hospital was targeted by the DOJ, where does that leave everyone else? Today I have a great mystery to present. Last week the
Monday, April 9, 2018Special News Broadcast10-10:30 a.m. EST; 7-7:30 a.m. PST FEATURINGDuane Abbey, PhD; Nancy Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC; David Glaser, Esq.;Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP,
Monday, April 16, 2018Special News Broadcast10-10:30 a.m. EST; 7-7:30 a.m. PST SPECIAL GUESTTimothy Powell, CPA FEATURINGKnicole Emanuel, Esq.; Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM;Kristi Pollard, RHIT,
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.
Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.
Breast biopsy procedures may be clinically straightforward but accurately translating them into compliant billing can be anything but. In this focused webcast, Shawn Blackburn, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CRC, CCS-P breaks down how imaging guidance, lesion count, laterality, and payer expectations all impact how these procedures should be reported. Through clear explanations and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain practical insight into aligning clinical workflows with billing requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your documentation supports accurate reimbursement and compliance.
Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Sherri L. Clayton, RHIT, CSS. 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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