CMS Releases IRF Proposed Rule for FY 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) that would update payment policies for the
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued a proposed rule for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) that would update payment policies for the
It was a busy week for the federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid. To say that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Skyrocketing rates of improper payments have coincided with historically rapid enrollment in the MA program. It was a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute Resolution process – deemed clunky by some – appears to be swamping the HHS system. The No Surprises Act
MAC advice to one hospital seems too good to be true. Boy, do I have a story to tell. Now, let me start by noting
The price applicability is set to kick in for 2026. Calling it a “historic” announcement, federal officials this week introduced guidance for the Medicare Drug
COVID exceptions to end May 11. On Jan. 30, the Biden Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE)
The rants continue, especially when dealing with CMS. For my first rant, I was recently discussing readmissions with a colleague. No, I am not going
HHS is taking steps toward ensuring a smooth transition out of a 39-month period of uncertainty.
Multiple studies have illustrated concerns regarding private equity and investment trusts purchasing and managing such facilities.
The program aims to lower drug costs and improve affordability for Americans with Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released initial
With little fanfare, CMS posted data for 2019 RAC activity – and the results weren’t pretty. Let me start today with a thanks to all

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.

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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.

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