Severe Audits Expected Soon
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)
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)
A deep dive into the implications of three-day inpatient stay waiver, which is set to expire when the federal public health emergency (PHE) ends.
Audits are now underway for proper use of funds, even as the reporting deadline approaches.
HHS is taking steps toward ensuring a smooth transition out of a 39-month period of uncertainty.
Lawsuits, congressional attention, and recent reports are all focused on the same unifying topic. This probably comes as no surprise to read, but during the
The PHE renewal will continue through April. With the constant drumbeat of rising cases of COVID-19, it’s little wonder that the U.S. Department of Health
Aside from fraud and abuse associated with telehealth, the future of this technology is astonishingly bright and innovative. Responding to COVID-19, the Department of Health
How many times have we panelists talked about COVID and COVID exceptions to the regulatory rules? How many times have we warned providers that the
How are we going to face the staffing challenges? Editor’s Note: This article first appears on Phoenix Medical Management’s page, please click here to go
What is the impact of losing so many? As of last week, there have been approximately 1,028,000 COVID deaths in the United States. To offer
Moral injury is the sequela of distressing, psychological, behavioral, social, and spiritual aftermath of these tough decisions. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for
COVID-19 relief bill sinks as CMS expects to open NSA arbitration portal. Congress failed to pass a $10 billion COVID relief package last week before
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
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Fraud convictions don’t just punish a few bad claims; they can wipe out years of reimbursements. Don’t wait for an audit to learn the rules. Join Frank Cohen, MPA, for a live Q&A on spotting red flags, avoiding liability, and protecting your practice. Register now and bring your questions!
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Stop revenue leakage and boost hospital performance by mastering risk adjustment and HCCs. This essential webcast with expert Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP, will reveal how inaccurate patient acuity documentation leads to lost reimbursements through penalties from poor quality scores. Learn the critical differences between HCCs and traditional CCs/MCCs, adapt your CDI workflows, and ensure accurate payments in Medicare Advantage and value-based care models. Perfect for HIM leaders, coders, and CDI professionals. Don’t miss this chance to protect your hospital’s revenue and reputation!
Struggling with ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes and complications? This expert-led webcast clarifies complex combination codes, documentation gaps, and sequencing rules to reduce denials and ensure compliance. Dr. Angela Comfort will provide actionable strategies to accurately link diabetes to complications, improve provider documentation, and optimize reimbursement—helping coders, CDI specialists, and HIM leaders minimize audit risks and strengthen revenue integrity. Don’t miss this chance to master diabetes coding with real-world case studies, key takeaways, and live Q&A!
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.
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