The news coincided with the sudden worldwide emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant. An influx of cash couldn’t have come at a better time
Frontline healthcare workers are increasingly facing verbal and even physical abuse while on the job, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wax and wane. EDITOR’S
All applicable waivers remain in place. As expected, Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has renewed the
Rationing of patient care: everything is different, but nothing has changed. EDITOR’S NOTE: Crisis Standard of Care, first reported here on RACmonitor, occurred in the
Idaho has activated crisis care standards throughout the state. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Idaho Stateman reported Thursday that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has
President Biden’s executive order heralding mandates for COVID-19 vaccination may not have teeth, but the overall direction of federal guidance has been made abundantly clear.
Rescue efforts continue with little hope in sight for relief. Less than 41 percent of all the people in Louisiana are currently vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vaccine mandates expand; transparency faces new lawsuit The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has ordered its healthcare employees to get the COVID
Things are happening quickly in D.C. on the mask-wearing front. Kicking things off, last Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released its opinion that
A third of unvaccinated Americans were unsure if their insurance covered the vaccine. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed last spring
The Biden Administration is turning its attention to the approximately 1.6 million seniors covered by Medicare who experience difficulty leaving their homes. The federal government
The defendants were charged in seven district courts spanning the country. The locations of the seven U.S. Attorney’s Offices that this week brought healthcare fraud
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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