Avoiding Risk in Covering Co-Payments for Outgoing Patients’ Meds
While attending the Florida Compliance and Privacy Consortium meeting, I was asked an excellent question. What if a patient who is ready for discharge from
While attending the Florida Compliance and Privacy Consortium meeting, I was asked an excellent question. What if a patient who is ready for discharge from
I have written several times about patient choice. We all know the rules: offer choice to patients for all post-acute services. They are part of
Hyro’s 2024 Patient Access Report illuminates the current state of healthcare accessibility in the United States, shedding light on the challenges patients face in obtaining
For the first time in my career, I am in the midst of a government investigation that I think reflects terrible policy. And it features
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a segment of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, addressing critical issues affecting
In an interview earlier this year, the top official at the U.S. Department of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) noted
Sticking with the crowd often feels safe. But simply doing what everyone else is doing is not a substitute for analysis. I’m going to give
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fixture in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), an area where finance leaders are desperate for ways to relieve understaffed
A recent newswire story appears to be making its way among worried providers, stirring up considerable concern. Last week the story, published by the Associated
Today I’ll be covering another cornucopia of topics. First, last week’s issue of Report on Medicare Compliance by Nina Youngstrom had a very interesting article
Implementation of the No Surprises Act – or NSA – continues to slowly but surely drive evolution of the healthcare landscape in the U.S. Central
Remuneration. It is a weird word. It almost sounds like reMOOneration, which I imagine is when a cow has acid reflux. Or MOONeration, an ideal
Learn how to navigate the proposed elimination of the Inpatient-Only list. Gain strategies to assess admission status, avoid denials, protect compliance, and address impacts across Medicare and non-Medicare payors. Essential insights for hospitals.
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!
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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