As I reported last week for RACmonitor, Livanta released a newsletter about short inpatient stays at the end of July. Their case examples were, to
On July 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Final Rule for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) that updates payment policies and
Today’s first topic is an update to something I reported about on Monitor Mondays back in 2017: a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Let me start today with some sad news many of you may have caught wind of last week. A Tennessee orthopedic surgeon was shot dead
On the June 5 edition of Monitor Mondays and in a recent RACmonitor news article, Dr. Bonny Olney from R1 RCM spoke about those patients
We have all heard it, time and time again. In fact, I recall telling my hospital’s chief medical officer that my patients were sicker than
With little fanfare, last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced another Review Choice Demonstration Project. Joining the ongoing Review Choice Demonstration
SNFs now have a golden opportunity to speak up about an issue that prevents many patients from accessing their care. We are now about a
CMS releases final rule April 5. With an extremely compressed timeframe, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released CMS-4201-F, the rule setting new
It was a busy week for the federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid. To say that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
MAC advice to one hospital seems too good to be true. Boy, do I have a story to tell. Now, let me start by noting
Providers need to fight for their patients in ways the insurance companies don’t. Medicine is both an art and a science, not a game. Screening
RACmonitor is proud to welcome back Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of his most requested webcasts. In this highly anticipated session, Dr. Hirsch will break down the complex Two Midnight Rule Medicare regulations, translating them into clear, actionable guidance. He’ll walk you through the basics of the rule, offer expert interpretation, and apply the rule to real-world clinical scenarios—so you leave with greater clarity, confidence, and the tools to ensure compliance.
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!
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This third session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review of FY26 changes to the MS-DRG methodology and new technology add-on payments (NTAPs), presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This second session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature a review the FY26 changes to ICD-10-PCS codes. This information will be presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
This first session in our 2026 IPPS Masterclass will feature an in-depth explanation of FY26 changes to ICD-10-CM codes and guidelines, CCs/MCCs, and revisions to the MCE, presented by presented by nationally recognized ICD-10 coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, with bonus insights and analysis from Dr. James Kennedy.
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