What HIM Professionals Can Expect from the Government Shutdown
EDITOR’S NOTE Day 3 of the federal shutdown continues. This article by Rose Dunn is part of a special section today published by RACmonitor and
EDITOR’S NOTE Day 3 of the federal shutdown continues. This article by Rose Dunn is part of a special section today published by RACmonitor and
Welcome to Day 3 of the federal shutdown. Neither congressional Republicans nor Democrats could agree on federal funding for the fiscal year. Hence, the shutdown.
As expected, the federal shutdown began early Wednesday morning. What’s unknown is how long it will continue. Neither congressional Republicans nor Democrats appear to be
As if their feet were set in concrete, congressional Republicans and Democrats are solidly entrenched in their opposing beliefs about government funding – and come
I’m working on a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit wherein the question invites the reviewer to
January 2024 marked a significant change for the application of the Two-Midnight Rule for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
The Proposed Rule on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for the 2026 fiscal year is out, and if adopted, it’s got very good news
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Proposed Rule for the 2026
During a week in which headlines seized on a U.S. Supreme Court decision paving the way for thousands of layoffs of federal health workers, a
Perhaps inspired by the song “Month of May” on The Suburbs album by Arcade Fire, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is coming
Recently, the Trump Administration took two decisive actions that indicate it is moving on from the past, both in terms of how it spends its
Licensed acupuncturist Junyi Liu of New York, who ran her practice under the name “Jenny,” pleaded guilty in March for operating a sophisticated $23 million

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.

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.

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.
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