Two-Midnight Rule Among Topics at NPAC 2024
As one of the co-chairs of the recent National Physician Advisors Conference (NPAC) in Coronado, Calif., I had a front-row seat to all that unfolded
As one of the co-chairs of the recent National Physician Advisors Conference (NPAC) in Coronado, Calif., I had a front-row seat to all that unfolded
It has been nearly 40 years since the U.S. Supreme Court indicated in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council that courts should defer to an
Last week was the National Physician Advisor Conference, and I want to thank all of those who stopped me and noted how useful they find
Since January 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General
Citing a growing emphasis on the social determinants of health (SDoH), federal officials this week unveiled a Proposed Rule for inpatient and long-term care hospitals
First up, a totally unsubstantiated rumor. A Texas hospital has heard that one of their regional Medicare Advantage (MA) plans is going to start requiring
In a significant overhaul of Medicare Part D, set to take effect in 2025, beneficiaries are poised to experience a transformative change in how prescription
Recently, I was emailed a question from, presumably, a listener of Monitor Mondays. He wanted to know whether I had commented on the nationwide audits
Federal officials this week announced the rollout of a Final Rule for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and the rapidly expanding Medicare Advantage (MA)
The bad news just keeps on coming for Martin’s Point Healthcare in Portland, Maine. The lawsuit includes a group of healthcare centers and also a
On March 27, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) that would update payment policies
It’s April and that means it’s time for the fiscal year 2025 proposed rules to start appearing. But the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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.

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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