Battling the Backlog at the ALJ
Frank Cohen, MPA
April 21, 2021
A federal judge ordered the government to reduce the massive backlog of healthcare hearings – and if recent events are any indication, it may finally
A federal judge ordered the government to reduce the massive backlog of healthcare hearings – and if recent events are any indication, it may finally
Last week was a busy week for healthcare policy in Washington. About half the Democrats in the House co-sponsored and introduced a Medicare-for-all bill, bringing
Both are expected to impact on clinical and administrative elements of U.S. healthcare. I keep saying this, every week, but I really think that Congress
Big news to end the year. The final Monitor Mondays broadcast of the year is normally when I announce my Hirsch’s Heroes. But this year,
Stark regulations among new regulatory changes. This has been one of the busiest weeks of regulatory changes in recent memory. Last week, the U.S. Department
December will be a busy month for lawmakers. Like the rest of us, Congress has a lot to do before the end of the year.
At-home services will require daily physician visits. During a short Thanksgiving work week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) found time to make
Federal authorities are touting the loosening of regulations governing physician referrals to outside services. Calling the applicable regulations “outdated” and the move “historic,” federal officials
Expect to see legislation on bipartisan issues, such as drug pricing and balance billing. The Associated Press and broadcast networks announced on Saturday that former
Time to bring back post-acute waivers The average American’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) in the spring of 2020 was swift and
OIG determines admissions to inpatient rehab not appropriate. Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released
Medline grants bridge the SDoH gap. Among the most effective funding initiatives for addressing the social determinants of health (SDoH) are those in which communities
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.
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.
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.
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