The Trouble with Cookies – and the Civil Liability They Can Present to Providers
As a provider, a question worth asking yourself these days is this: what degree of risk is there that you might have something on your
As a provider, a question worth asking yourself these days is this: what degree of risk is there that you might have something on your
What is a “smart” hospital, and what states have the most of them? Furthermore, what makes them smart? Well, it is difficult to define exactly
The era of modern technology has ushered in a period when we are becoming more dependent on machines and systems to make our lives easier.
Cyberattacks have become ubiquitous, and while they hit many industries, did you know that healthcare tops ALL industries, when it comes to money lost in
For those of you who have used ChatGPT to, say, organize an email or a presentation, you know that the artificial intelligence (AI) is very
As frequent readers may recall, the last time I reported on artificial intelligence (AI) I was discussing the big question marks surrounding the role of
Hospitals may be the most complex organizations in the world. They are tasked with improving patient outcomes, controlling costs, and meeting sustainable environmental goals. The
Revenue cycle management (RCM) has never been more important to the success of healthcare providers across the care spectrum, but the industry faces myriad challenges.
While ChatGPT has entered American culture and lexicon as quickly as the latest TikTok trend or Taylor Swift hit, how it will work long-term in
The spike in telehealth usage during the COVID pandemic has generated a plethora of questions about the ramifications of geography. Let’s cover a few. First,
I recently asked a question to ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot launched late last year. I got a well-worded response that made a lot
As part of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, or PHE, which officially ended earlier this month, the federal government gave healthcare providers considerable flexibility to
Providers face increasing Medicare audits when using skin substitute grafts, leaving many unprepared for claim denials and financial liabilities. Join veteran healthcare attorney Andrew B. Wachler, Esq., in this essential webcast and master the Medicare audit process, learn best practices for compliant billing and documentation, and mitigate fraud and abuse risks. With actionable insights and a live Q&A session, you’ll gain the tools to defend your practice and ensure compliance in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch dives into the basics of Medicare for clinicians to be successful as utilization review professionals. He’ll break down what Medicare does and doesn’t pay for, what services it provides and how hospitals get paid for providing those services – including both inpatient and outpatient. Learn how claims are prepared and how much patients must pay for their care. By attending our webcast, you will gain a new understanding of these issues and be better equipped to talk to patients, to their medical staff, and to their administrative team.
Hospitals face growing challenges in measuring observation metrics due to inconsistencies in classification, payer policies, and benchmarking practices. Join Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, and Anuja Mohla, DO, FACP, MBA, ACPA-C, CHCQM-PHYADV as they provide critical insights into refining observation metrics. This webcast will address key issues affecting observation data integrity and offer strategies for improving consistency in reporting. You will learn how to define meaningful metrics, clarify commonly misinterpreted terms, and apply best practices for benchmarking, and gain actionable strategies to enhance observation data reliability, mitigate financial risk, and drive better decision-making.
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brings significant changes to payment rates, coverage, and coding for physician services, impacting practices nationwide. Join Stanley Nachimson, MS., as he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding these updates, offering actionable insights on new Medicare-covered services, revised coding rules, and payment policies effective January 1. Learn how to adapt your practices to maintain compliance, maximize reimbursement, and plan for revenue in 2025. Whether you’re a physician, coder, or financial staff member, this session equips you with the tools to navigate Medicare’s evolving requirements confidently and efficiently.
Uncover critical guidance. HIM coding expert, Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, provides an interactive review on important information in each of the AHA’s 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics in easy-to-access on-demand webcasts, available shortly after each official publication.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s third quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance. Kay Piper provides an interactive review on coding guidelines and more in the AHA’s second quarter 2025 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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