This week’s Medicare updates include an announcement regarding Rural Health Transformation Program participation and the latest information on the telehealth claims processing hold ordered during the shutdown.
CMS' current bundling methodology for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment payments does not accurately reflect care provided to Medicare enrollees, according to the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
The ICD-10-CM update for 2026 included 213 new codes that incorporated the “flank” as an anatomic area related to injuries. Genetic diseases also continue to make big inroads into the tabular list of diagnoses.
Analyze upcoming changes to physician reimbursement, telehealth requirements, and other policies in the calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule.
Learn how HIM leaders can reduce clinician burden, strengthen data integrity, and prepare their organizations for an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled future.
