Last Friday night, at nearly the last moment, Congress was able to keep the federal government open by passing a continuing resolution (CR) – that’s
I have written several times about patient choice. We all know the rules: offer choice to patients for all post-acute services. They are part of
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into the area of clinical documentation, including clinical documentation integrity (CDI) programs and electronic health records (EHRs), represents
Against Medical Advice: Are A M A Scarlet Letters? A recent discussion on Twitter caught my attention. A physician posted, “Left against medical advice” is
Utilization review (UR) activities have been around for decades. The scope of the activities run the gamut from a backward glance at physician documentation to
Case reveals Practice Fusion’s kickback scheme. Healthcare providers often talk about the importance of behavioral “nudges” to their patients – gentle pushes to encourage healthy
Updating electronic medical records (EMRs) will allow for electronic signing and dating. New Medicare regulations became effective Jan. 1, 2020. Per the Centers for Medicare
The ruling focused on key hospice admissions. A recent RACmonitor article focused on the AseraCare case, wherein the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that
We have been reminding inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), repeatedly of late, and now we’re down to the final two months before the transition away from
Maintaining records and accurately billing cannot be passed onto a third party like a billing company. Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Tennessee is in big
Outreach to providers on the topic continues. From the same folks who brought you the Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation (esMD), there is a new
CHS and Medhost have categorically denied all of the allegations in the complaint. As the use of electronic health records (EHRs) has expanded at a
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.
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.
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.
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 third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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 second quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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