It’s no secret to any of us that there has been quite a bit of recent disagreement between the opposing sides of the political aisle
I’m going to skip over the topic of the hour with the government shutdown and address two actions the federal government has taken in the
Those working in the risk adjustment arena realize that there are two common Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audits: one that tells Congress an error
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in the U.S. healthcare system, the lack of comprehensive federal regulation has created something of a vacuum –
A recent ruling out of New York is the latest notable step in a very long-running saga involving alleged healthcare fraud by Omnicare, a Pharmacy
My association, 340B Health, represents hospitals that participate in the federal 340B drug pricing program. It has been an incredibly busy summer, with many new
The Trump administration has recently announced what it’s calling a “digital health ecosystem” that will allow for millions of Americans to upload personal health data
1. Payment & Reimbursement Changes For Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) site-neutral payments, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes sweeping changes to Medicaid including work requirements, cost-sharing, eligibility verification, and federal
A peachick has hatched! My daughter Madison loves the little peachick. He or she is thriving, and has imprinted on Madison. Follows her everywhere. Speaking
By now you have likely heard about Congress moving the “One Big Beautiful Bill” over the past few weeks to fulfill President Trump’s desire to
As a quick refresher, last year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned 40 years of precedent and upended statutory construction and enforcement by overturning the Chevron
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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