Is HHS Changing Shape under New Administration?
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
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
Since Jan. 20, it seems that uncertainty in healthcare has become the new normal. After a contentious hearing, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was appointed to
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently made a declaration to cease the public comment period for their proposed regulations. By
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant shift in its regulatory approach, marking a departure from five decades of
While we’ve obviously got some big news coming out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today I wanted to give you
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decreed that there will be no public comment period for their proposed regulations. The announcement
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of individuals’ health information, including Medicare beneficiaries. However,
By now you may have heard that the Trump Administration has halted external correspondence from government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human
When they came for the watchdogs, they did so in the middle of the night. As many as 18 Inspectors General of various federal agencies,
Well, if ever there was a time of great uncertainty in healthcare, it is right now. The new administration will bring new leadership with new
With one week to go before President-Elect Trump is sworn in for the second time, the Biden Administration is hurrying to check final things off
As we approach the holidays and look back on the past year we had and look forward to the new year and new presidential administration,
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.
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