A poliovirus and SARS-CoV-2 are at a bar, looking over potential victims. Polio starts bragging. “Hey, new guy. Ever hear the expression, ‘mess you up
The word “better” is one of those unusual words that can function as an adjective, a noun, an adverb, and a verb. During my recent
GOP senators are not likely to support another bipartisan coronavirus recovery bill. The U.S. House of Representatives flew into town last Friday and passed a
COVID-19 exposes chronic failure in dealing with the inevitability of death. Reform is desperately needed. A physician and I were recently discussing an ICU patient,
Telehealth and Medicaid eligibility nuances are expected to be future hot topics of RAC and MAC audits. Someday, around a campfire, we will tell our
The ripples of moist sand suggested the undulating waves momentarily had retreated deeper into the Adriatic. Straight west was Croatia. Smugglers from the entrenched late-medieval
Since COVID-19, courts across the country have been closed. Judges have been relaxing at home. As an attorney, I have not been able to relax.
From DC to the nation’s heartland, officials are weighing economic and public health concerns against one another. As states ponder the financial benefits and the
Providers nationwide are seeking to identify ways to mitigate the uncontrolled spread of the virus amid vulnerable populations. Since the first American case of COVID-19
Acute-care hospitals are to use their beds for “swing services” when necessary. EDITOR’S NOTE: In a surprise move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
On the news last night, two individuals, one an ICU nurse and the other an ED physician, shared their experiences by way of self-made video.
When I heard the words coming out of my mouth, volunteering for the COVID-19 team at my hospital, I wanted to give myself a good
Providers face increasing Medicare audits when using skin substitute grafts, leaving many unprepared for claim denials and financial liabilities. Join veteran healthcare attorney Andrew B. Wachler, Esq., in this essential webcast and master the Medicare audit process, learn best practices for compliant billing and documentation, and mitigate fraud and abuse risks. With actionable insights and a live Q&A session, you’ll gain the tools to defend your practice and ensure compliance in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch dives into the basics of Medicare for clinicians to be successful as utilization review professionals. He’ll break down what Medicare does and doesn’t pay for, what services it provides and how hospitals get paid for providing those services – including both inpatient and outpatient. Learn how claims are prepared and how much patients must pay for their care. By attending our webcast, you will gain a new understanding of these issues and be better equipped to talk to patients, to their medical staff, and to their administrative team.
Hospitals face growing challenges in measuring observation metrics due to inconsistencies in classification, payer policies, and benchmarking practices. Join Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, and Anuja Mohla, DO, FACP, MBA, ACPA-C, CHCQM-PHYADV as they provide critical insights into refining observation metrics. This webcast will address key issues affecting observation data integrity and offer strategies for improving consistency in reporting. You will learn how to define meaningful metrics, clarify commonly misinterpreted terms, and apply best practices for benchmarking, and gain actionable strategies to enhance observation data reliability, mitigate financial risk, and drive better decision-making.
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brings significant changes to payment rates, coverage, and coding for physician services, impacting practices nationwide. Join Stanley Nachimson, MS., as he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding these updates, offering actionable insights on new Medicare-covered services, revised coding rules, and payment policies effective January 1. Learn how to adapt your practices to maintain compliance, maximize reimbursement, and plan for revenue in 2025. Whether you’re a physician, coder, or financial staff member, this session equips you with the tools to navigate Medicare’s evolving requirements confidently and efficiently.
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.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s third quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s second quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Copyright © 2025 RACmonitor. Powered by MedLearn Media.
CYBER WEEK IS HERE! Don’t miss your chance to get 20% off now until Dec. 2 with code CYBER24
