While some at Infirmary Health have family that will visit them today on Thanksgiving, not all do. Some might be from a nursing home, with
The magic of the holidays is enshrined at Adams Memorial Hospital during the holidays. The beloved Saturday Evening Post painter Norman Rockwell would have relished
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Often, the ability to move such a patient from the hospital into an appropriate setting is dependent on the social services in the local jurisdiction.
The application of precision medicine, along with diagnostic testing, is expected to save billions of dollars. The patient has cancer. Difficult to treat. An available
Understanding Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration. This past week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it would be expanding
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the result of JAMA Viewpoint article by Dr. Jorge Portuondo from the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety
When is a patient an inpatient? A reader we’ll call Michelle asked a question during a recent Monitor Mondays broadcast — a question that encapsulated
With Medicare regulations, there appears to be no right answer. A recent discussion on an Internet user group asked the question, “is there any wiggle
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
There are sure to be appeals or rule changes, so stay tuned. The case I’m about to write about may ultimately become irrelevant, but it’s
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
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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Only ICD10monitor delivers what you need: updates on must-know changes associated with the FY26 IPPS, including new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, CCs/MCCs, and MS-DRGs, plus insights, analysis and answers to your questions from two of the country’s most respected subject matter experts.
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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