COVID Relief Funds
Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM
May 25, 2022
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
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
The impact is expected to be felt for years to come. Three years into the global pandemic and health systems remain stretched to the breaking
It’s a different healthcare world today than it was even just a few years ago. The COVID pandemic is going to be studied for years
AMA raises concern about pharmacists providing antiviral therapy. In President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, he announced the launch of a Test and
It begs the question: why have other developed countries seemed to figure out workable protocols that the U.S. still can’t grasp? As we enter the
Healthcare professionals nationwide are feeling the strain of nearly two years of nonstop COVID concerns. EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. John Zelem, a former general surgeon, is
Regimens are being provided to individual states free of charge, pending EUA. The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus burned itself out almost as quickly
The changes will become effective in about three months, giving providers time to modify processes. The staff at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Healthcare facilities are rapidly becoming overwhelmed with an influx of new patients who have contracted the highly contagious COVID variant. If you’re confused by the
The issue is far from settled legally, as challenges to the hold loom in two federal appeals courts. Since the onset of the pandemic, many
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.
Breast biopsy procedures may be clinically straightforward but accurately translating them into compliant billing can be anything but. In this focused webcast, Shawn Blackburn, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CRC, CCS-P breaks down how imaging guidance, lesion count, laterality, and payer expectations all impact how these procedures should be reported. Through clear explanations and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain practical insight into aligning clinical workflows with billing requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your documentation supports accurate reimbursement and compliance.
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.
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