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
Last week I wrote about the lack of adoption of the new evaluation and management (E&M) coding rules by physicians and urged all of you
Last week was the National Physician Advisor Conference, and I want to thank all of those who stopped me and noted how useful they find
Who would have thought that after 10 years, there would still be so much talk about the Two-Midnight Rule? And perhaps there would not be,
As we have done for the past few weeks now, we start with news about Medicare Advantage (MA). Last week, the Centers for Medicare &
Have you heard that the Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are required to follow the provisions of the Two-Midnight Rule, as of Jan. 1? Well, they
Well, we are only three weeks into the year, so three weeks into the applicability of the Two-Midnight Rule to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, but
The Two-Midnight Rule was first announced 10 years ago. So, how is it possible that as we approach the tenth anniversary of its implementation, it
EDITOR’S NOTE: For newer readers who might be wondering what the heck those are, back in 2015, when Dr. Ronald Hirsch didn’t have a topic
Well, I suppose I have given you enough of a break from my writing about Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the Two-Midnight Rule. Last week,
Written in March 2013 by the highly respected Dr. Steven Meyerson, “Observing the Rules for Observation after Outpatient Surgery” evolved over time into one of
Have you heard enough from us yet about the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule requiring Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to follow
Medicare regulations are complex and even seasoned professionals struggle to apply them consistently. Due to overwhelming demand, Dr. Hirsch returns for Part 2 of Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules to answer even more of Medicare’s most misunderstood questions, covering inpatient status, observation, SNF access, Medicare Advantage denials, and more. Join Dr. Hirsch as he provides clear, referenced answers to real-world questions submitted by your peers, helping you navigate Medicare compliance with confidence and clarity.
Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
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.
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