Unpleasant Surprises Stemming from the No Surprises Act
One facility recently found that failing to get an estimate to a patient in timely fashion created more than a few headaches. This past January,
One facility recently found that failing to get an estimate to a patient in timely fashion created more than a few headaches. This past January,
The impact of ballot initiatives on healthcare seems to be growing. By Matthew Albright As of this past weekend, with Election Day still approaching, an
Healthcare pricing is a complicated minefield. A recent RACmonitor article written by Govind Goyal described enforcement of the price transparency rule. At the Chicago-Kansas City
A timely update on the NSA and the AEOB. In August, the administration published the final final rule on the No Surprises Act’s Independent Dispute
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are levying civil monetary fines for non-compliant hospitals. The feds are going after hospitals they believe are not
Although the Biden Administration claims this is the final regulation, there is evidence more is yet to come. The Biden administration released the final No
The FAQ released recently yields information on the Independent Dispute Resolution. The FAQs related to the No Surprises Act final rule was released last week. Just
The Inflation Reduction Act and the No Surprises Act both impact seniors. Last week, both the House and the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act
There is a growing expectation that consumers will have avoided 12 million surprise billing claims in this first year of the law. We’ve just passed
Different states have different rules for pursuing arbitration. The federal arbitration portal for the No Surprises Act (NSA) is now open for business. The portal
The federal government has now launched the independent dispute resolution process. The Biden Administration has extended the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for another 90
Sticker shock no more. Today I will be giving you my point of view on the No Surprises Act – a topic of great interest

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.

Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.

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.

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 third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.

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 second quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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