Health systems should consider not only the ailment inflicting the patient, but the person being impacted by this care and what this means to them.
The president’s State of the Union address adds a sense of urgency to this crisis in America’s healthcare system. Coming off another week working inside
Action without strategy is aimless, strategy without action is powerless. EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece originally appeared in Health Affairs on May 6, 2021. This article
SDoH service is now ranked number one by KLAS Research. These are some of the latest updates regarding the social determinants of health (SDoH), and
The Quintuple Aim requires a dedicated practice to evaluate marginalized populations when considering how healthcare is delivered. American healthcare has been marked by an evolution
The HHS Secretary and the President both issued statements pledging to do more for communities of color. “Of all the forms of inequality,” Dr. Martin
Financial strain from COVID-19 has been a major headache for every healthcare organization, although safety-net hospitals have shouldered excessive financial burden. New reports reveal how
Funding is imperative to address the emerging focus on health disparities. On Jan. 11, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted a significant funding opportunity
A five-year study looking at 7,900 home health agencies revealed interesting disparities. The Journal of Rural Health published a recent article by the New York
Audit and regulatory challenges that were ever-present in years past only seem primed to increase over the new year. The long-awaited implementation of the Inpatient
Annual overdose deaths are creeping toward and beyond six figures. Rising opioid-related emergency department visits, overdoses, and deaths: this issue has re-emerged with a vengeance
Some rural communities are experiencing a decline in brick and mortal pharmacies. Last week I discussed the disappearing OB/GYN services across rural hospitals, and disappearing
During this essential RACmonitor webcast Michael Calahan, PA, MBA Certified Compliance Officer, will clarify the rules, dispel common misconceptions, and equip you with practical strategies to code, document, and bill high-risk split/shared, incident-to & critical care E/M services with confidence. Don’t let audit risks or revenue losses catch your organization off guard — learn exactly what federal auditors are looking for and how to ensure your documentation and reporting stand up to scrutiny.
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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.
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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.
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