Many hospitals nationwide are facing significant challenges in benchmarking and quality reporting. While it may seem like these issues stem from complex clinical variations, the
A few weeks ago, during the weekly Monitor Monday broadcast, healthcare attorney David Glaser, presented a great segment that simplified the two-midnight rule into two
Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a township not far from the Delaware River, near Philadelphia. Cherry Hill is one of the Delaware Valley’s main commercial centers, with a
“The organ transplant industry, like every other part of society, is not immune to racial inequities,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
The changed requirements for supervising services that are “incident to” a physician’s continue to elude many “experts” in health law. Two weeks ago, I saw
Today I’ll be covering another cornucopia of topics. First, last week’s issue of Report on Medicare Compliance by Nina Youngstrom had a very interesting article
Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that, if it takes effect, will ban most non-compete clauses among for-profit entities. There
Dear Colleagues, From quaint rural offices in windswept lands to sprawling metropolitan hospital teaching facilities at major U.S. universities, Saturday, March 30, 2024, is a
The recent data breach at Change Healthcare calls to mind the famous bank robber Willie Sutton, a.k.a. “Willie The Actor,” known for disguising himself a
The acceleration of hospital closures in the United States indicates an evolving restructure of the healthcare delivery system. What are some of the effects on
“Stranger danger” is a staple of Halloween safety chats. (Personally, I disagree with that approach. It isn’t clear to me that strangers are any more
There was another tragic mass shooting last week. This time it was in the small town of Lewiston, Maine. Words cannot express how truly sad
Bring your questions and join the conversation during this open forum series, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST from June 11–July 30. Hosted by Chuck Buck, these fast-paced 30-minute sessions connect you directly with top healthcare experts tackling today’s most urgent compliance and policy issues.
Fraud convictions don’t just punish a few bad claims; they can wipe out years of reimbursements. Don’t wait for an audit to learn the rules. Join Frank Cohen, MPA, for a live Q&A on spotting red flags, avoiding liability, and protecting your practice. Register now and bring your questions!
Substance abuse is everywhere. It’s a complicated diagnosis with wide-ranging implications well beyond acute care. The face of addiction continues to change so it’s important to remember not just the addict but the spectrum of extended victims and the other social determinants and legal ramifications. Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating substance abuse in 2025. Register today and be a part of the conversation!
Vaccine policies, billing rules, and compliance risks are changing fast! How will your organization adapt? Join John K. Hall, MD, JD, MBA, FCLM, FRCPC, for a critical Q&A on navigating new Medicare mandates, coding updates, and legal challenges in vaccination programs. Get expert answers on billing, compliance, outbreak risks, and operational strategies to protect your facility and patients. . Join us live and bring your questions to the table.
Stop revenue leakage and boost hospital performance by mastering risk adjustment and HCCs. This essential webcast with expert Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP, will reveal how inaccurate patient acuity documentation leads to lost reimbursements through penalties from poor quality scores. Learn the critical differences between HCCs and traditional CCs/MCCs, adapt your CDI workflows, and ensure accurate payments in Medicare Advantage and value-based care models. Perfect for HIM leaders, coders, and CDI professionals. Don’t miss this chance to protect your hospital’s revenue and reputation!
Struggling with ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes and complications? This expert-led webcast clarifies complex combination codes, documentation gaps, and sequencing rules to reduce denials and ensure compliance. Dr. Angela Comfort will provide actionable strategies to accurately link diabetes to complications, improve provider documentation, and optimize reimbursement—helping coders, CDI specialists, and HIM leaders minimize audit risks and strengthen revenue integrity. Don’t miss this chance to master diabetes coding with real-world case studies, key takeaways, and live Q&A!
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.
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