MOON Updated, PEPPER Error, and A Two-Midnight Rule Quiz
Compliance teams get nervous when rules are not followed. And when an expired form is used, they get really nervous. Thankfully, there is one fewer
Compliance teams get nervous when rules are not followed. And when an expired form is used, they get really nervous. Thankfully, there is one fewer
In the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) ongoing attempts to conquer fraud, waste, and abuse, it launched the WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service
Risk adjustment has entered a new era. We are no longer operating in a documentation optimization environment; we are operating in an enforcement and recalibration
Following Congress’s recent failure (or success, depending on your political leanings) in not extending expiring tax subsidies for Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Let’s start with what seems to be a never-ending topic of conversation: the new policies by Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to deny or reduce payments
When you engage an expert, it can become easy to think, “Now I don’t have to do anything myself; I can rely on their wisdom!”
Hotly anticipated performance targets and payment amounts for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model
Last month, the medical staff at a Twin Cities hospital were treating a patient for a traumatic head injury. The patient was brought in by
While many in hospitals find understanding the new regulations on Medicare Advantage (MA) plan denials challenging, it appears that the payers are also having a
Many hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program faced a dilemma as their Medicaid census fell or was projected to fall below the
As of Jan. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated a three-year phase-out of the Inpatient-Only (IPO) List, which fundamentally reshapes how
You are probably aware that many Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are claiming that due to new rules issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

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.

Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.

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.

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 third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.

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 second quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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