Interest in Healthcare Suddenly Surges amid Summer Doldrums
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
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
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
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
Since its creation in 1965, Medicaid has served as a lifeline for low-income individuals, families, and the disabled, offering health coverage in partnership with state
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2026 Budget Request and Justification to Congress, asking for $2.288 billion. I will
Perhaps inspired by the song “Month of May” on The Suburbs album by Arcade Fire, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is coming
A new wave of Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) and Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs) have swept across the nation, empowered to root out fraud in
Let’s start today with a report that five Florida hospitals are suing Leapfrog Group over their receiving poor ratings. The hospitals, all part of Tenet,
Although specifics remain under negotiation, early outlines and House resolutions suggest that Medicaid will face significant reductions, likely through a combination of structural funding changes
The Trump Administration has put a hold on a federal program designed to increase oversight of hospice care, which receives over $25 billion annually from
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson highlights deep frustrations with America’s health insurance industry – an issue dramatized long earlier in the 2002 film
On March 26, the following four entities agreed to pay roughly $62 million to settle a whistleblower’s allegations under the False Claims Act: The allegations

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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