No Relief in Sight
Matthew Albright
April 13, 2022
COVID-19 relief bill sinks as CMS expects to open NSA arbitration portal. Congress failed to pass a $10 billion COVID relief package last week before
COVID-19 relief bill sinks as CMS expects to open NSA arbitration portal. Congress failed to pass a $10 billion COVID relief package last week before
Sticker shock no more. Today I will be giving you my point of view on the No Surprises Act – a topic of great interest
After nearly two decades, passage of a National Provider Identifier remains elusive. Since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed and signed
A recent whistleblower case decision has revealed how federal prosecutors going after providers for fraud have been frustrated by the murkiness of federal regulations. United
AMA raises concern about pharmacists providing antiviral therapy. In President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, he announced the launch of a Test and
The Health Resources and Services Administration, however, did received $1 billion for programs to improve maternal and child health. Congress passed a $1.5 trillion spending
The president’s State of the Union address adds a sense of urgency to this crisis in America’s healthcare system. Coming off another week working inside
Conduct yields looming regulatory questions. EDITOR’S NOTE: Bryan Nordley is the MedLearn Publishing healthcare writer and editor In January, the saga of Elizabeth Holmes and
The president’s initiative on mental health would require insurers to cover three mental health visits a year, at no cost to members. President Joe Biden
Providers are still required to provide patients with “good faith estimates” of charges. A federal court ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association’s challenge
Court rules that the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated the due process rights of a certified nationwide class of Medicare patients
Officials say vast reform is needed. With all eyes, both domestically and internationally, on Ukraine and its invasion at the hands of Russia, it strained
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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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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!
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