Spotlight on Medicaid Block Grants Amid Looming Changes to Healthcare
Now that the new presidential administration has taken office, we can expect some modifications to the Medicaid program as an entitlement arrangement. Currently, everyone who
Now that the new presidential administration has taken office, we can expect some modifications to the Medicaid program as an entitlement arrangement. Currently, everyone who
FEATURING Janelle Ali-Dinar, PhD; Nancy Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC; Emily Evans; David Glaser, Esq.; Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM; and J. Paul Spencer, CPC, COC
With millions of rural Americans at risk of losing health insurance and direct access to care, an unprecedented number of National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
With the recent federal court order for the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to clear up the three-year, million-case
Provider-based clinics and other provider-based operations have become very popular with hospitals and integrated delivery systems. One of the reasons for the popularity is the
With daily headlines about potential changes in healthcare regulations emerging, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), along with other post-acute care providers, need to focus on the
With Republicans and the White House on the same page for repealing and replacing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), can you ignore
Senate Democrats pulled off a surprise boycott of Tuesday’s meeting of the Senate Finance Committee, which was originally scheduled to finalize the nomination of Rep.
FEATURING Janelle Ali-Dinar, PhD; Nancy Beckley, MS, MBA, CHC; Frank Cohen, MPA; David Glaser, Esq.; Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM; and Robin Zweifel, MT(ASCP)
It’s business as usual at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week in the wake of a White House order issued Wednesday
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second and final installment in a two-part series on the current state of rural healthcare in America. In this installment,
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written before President Trump ordered an information lockdown on federal agencies, such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
Bring your questions and join the conversation during this open forum series, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST from June 11–July 30. Hosted by Chuck Buck, these fast-paced 30-minute sessions connect you directly with top healthcare experts tackling today’s most urgent compliance and policy issues.
Fraud convictions don’t just punish a few bad claims; they can wipe out years of reimbursements. Don’t wait for an audit to learn the rules. Join Frank Cohen, MPA, for a live Q&A on spotting red flags, avoiding liability, and protecting your practice. Register now and bring your questions!
Substance abuse is everywhere. It’s a complicated diagnosis with wide-ranging implications well beyond acute care. The face of addiction continues to change so it’s important to remember not just the addict but the spectrum of extended victims and the other social determinants and legal ramifications. Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating substance abuse in 2025. Register today and be a part of the conversation!
Stop revenue leakage and boost hospital performance by mastering risk adjustment and HCCs. This essential webcast with expert Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP, will reveal how inaccurate patient acuity documentation leads to lost reimbursements through penalties from poor quality scores. Learn the critical differences between HCCs and traditional CCs/MCCs, adapt your CDI workflows, and ensure accurate payments in Medicare Advantage and value-based care models. Perfect for HIM leaders, coders, and CDI professionals. Don’t miss this chance to protect your hospital’s revenue and reputation!
Struggling with ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes and complications? This expert-led webcast clarifies complex combination codes, documentation gaps, and sequencing rules to reduce denials and ensure compliance. Dr. Angela Comfort will provide actionable strategies to accurately link diabetes to complications, improve provider documentation, and optimize reimbursement—helping coders, CDI specialists, and HIM leaders minimize audit risks and strengthen revenue integrity. Don’t miss this chance to master diabetes coding with real-world case studies, key takeaways, and live Q&A!
Uncover critical guidance. HIM coding expert, Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, provides an interactive review on important information in each of the AHA’s 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics in easy-to-access on-demand webcasts, available shortly after each official publication.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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