DOJ Files Suit Against UnitedHealth Group in Bid to Stop $13 Billion Acquisition
Officials say the proposed move would harm competition in multiple markets. A newly filed federal lawsuit seeks to stop the owner of the nation’s largest
Officials say the proposed move would harm competition in multiple markets. A newly filed federal lawsuit seeks to stop the owner of the nation’s largest
The latest action comes as the beleaguered legislation has been the subject of five lawsuits. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
The new suit seeks to repeal the prohibition on balance billing patients for certain out-of-network services. Last week we reported on the lawsuits related to
Latest lawsuit is one of four targeting the controversial legislation. Oral arguments were heard a little over a week ago on the Texas Medical Association
New initiatives capture attention on Capitol Hill. New this week: the rebirth of one sweeping health policy, the presumed death of another, and a hint
The HHS Secretary and the President both issued statements pledging to do more for communities of color. “Of all the forms of inequality,” Dr. Martin
Hospitals need to ensure that patients are placed in the right status from the start, so that patients have access to the benefits available to
Litigation is targeting the QPA, and its designation as the going rate for out-of-network providers. A number of provisions from the No Surprises Act took
Healthcare providers are now required to ensure that workers either are vaccinated or obtained an exemption. Last month, I noted that the U.S. Department of
Large employers will not have to enforce a mandate, but healthcare entities will. Last Thursday, the Supreme Court said yes to one of the Biden
One Biden policy that is going forward is the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Today, it’s all about slowing down. We’ll touch on a few Biden
EDITOR’S NOTE: Federal legislators have been scrambling this week amid inter- and intra-party squabbles to craft legislation that would avoid a partial shutdown of the
This webcast, presented by Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, addresses the critical gap in Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) reporting for pediatric populations. While SDoH efforts often focus on adults, this session emphasizes the unique needs of children. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of SDoH, new pediatric Z-codes, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. By understanding and applying pediatric-specific SDoH factors, healthcare professionals can improve data capture, compliance, and care outcomes. This webcast is essential for those looking to enhance their approach to pediatric SDoH reporting and coding.
Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, VP of CDM, for a webcast addressing oncology service coding challenges. Learn to navigate coding for infusions and injections alongside Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, ensuring compliance and accurate reimbursement. Gain insights into documenting E/M services for oncology patients and determining medical necessity. This webcast is essential to optimize coding practices, maintain compliance, and maximize revenue in oncology care.
During this webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch delves into the inpatient admission order process including when to get it, when it becomes effective, its impact on billing and payment, who can write it, how to cancel it, the effects on the beneficiary, and more. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of inpatient orders and guidelines for handling improper orders that you can implement immediately.
Michelle Wieczorek explores challenges, strategies, and best practices to AI implementation and ongoing monitoring in the middle revenue cycle through real-world use cases. She addresses critical issues such as the validation of AI algorithms, the importance of human validation in machine learning, and the delineation of responsibilities between buyers and vendors.
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