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
The report provides detailed information on successful Medicaid initiatives across the states. Much has been written this past year about Medicaid’s response to issues associated
Grants large and small add to hope to those in need at the intersection of the social determinants of health (SDoH). How do organizations bridge
Fiscal shortfall translates to concerning issues for safety-net and community health centers. During the assorted phases of COVID, safety-net clinics stepped up; community health centers,
World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10, and the funding frenzy is on. Mental health was a priority pre-pandemic, but such issues have risen across
During this RACmonitor webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch spotlights the areas of the OIG’s Work Plan and the findings of their most recent audits that impact utilization review, case management, and audit staff. He also provides his common-sense interpretation of the prevailing regulations related to those target issues. You’ll walk away better equipped with strategies to put in place immediately to reduce your risk of paybacks, increased scrutiny, and criminal penalties.
This webcast, presented by Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, addresses the critical gap in Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) reporting for pediatric populations. While SDoH efforts often focus on adults, this session emphasizes the unique needs of children. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of SDoH, new pediatric Z-codes, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. By understanding and applying pediatric-specific SDoH factors, healthcare professionals can improve data capture, compliance, and care outcomes. This webcast is essential for those looking to enhance their approach to pediatric SDoH reporting and coding.
Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, VP of CDM, for a webcast addressing oncology service coding challenges. Learn to navigate coding for infusions and injections alongside Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, ensuring compliance and accurate reimbursement. Gain insights into documenting E/M services for oncology patients and determining medical necessity. This webcast is essential to optimize coding practices, maintain compliance, and maximize revenue in oncology care.
During this webcast Dr. Ronald Hirsch delves into the inpatient admission order process including when to get it, when it becomes effective, its impact on billing and payment, who can write it, how to cancel it, the effects on the beneficiary, and more. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of inpatient orders and guidelines for handling improper orders that you can implement immediately.
Optimize your outpatient clinical documentation and gain comprehensive knowledge from foundational practices to advanced technologies, ensuring improved patient care and organizational and financial success. This webcast bundle provides a holistic approach to outpatient CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. You will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
Enhancing outpatient clinical documentation is crucial for maintaining accuracy, compliance, and proper reimbursement in today’s complex healthcare environment. This webcast, presented by industry expert Angela Comfort, DBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, will provide you with actionable strategies to tackle complex challenges in outpatient documentation. You’ll learn how to craft detailed clinical narratives, utilize advanced EHR features, and implement accurate risk adjustment and HCC coding. The session also covers essential regulatory updates to keep your documentation practices compliant. Join us to gain the tools you need to improve documentation quality, support better patient care, and ensure financial integrity.
This webcast, presented by Angela Comfort, DBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, a recognized expert with over 30 years of experience, offers essential strategies to improve outpatient clinical documentation integrity. You will learn how to enhance the accuracy and completeness of patient records by adopting best practices in coding and incorporating Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The session also highlights the role of technology, such as EHRs and CDI software, in improving documentation quality. By attending, you will gain practical insights into ensuring precise and compliant documentation, supporting patient care, and optimizing reimbursement. This webcast is crucial for those looking to address documentation gaps and elevate their coding practices.
ICD10monitor has teamed up with renowned CDI expert Dr. Erica Remer to bring you an exclusive webcast on how to recognize sepsis, how to get providers to give documentation that will support sepsis, and how to educate to avert sepsis denials. Register now and become a crucial piece of the solution to standardizing sepsis clinical practice, documentation, and coding at your facility.
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