Help shape the future of revenue integrity by joining a NAHRI committee. NAHRI is accepting applications to the Networking & Events Committee and the Education Committee through August 18.Read More »
Most hospitals may see slightly higher payments for inpatient services than expected for fiscal year 2026, according to the 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. The final rule, released July 31, details payment updates for inpatient hospital services, changes to the low...Read More »
NAHRI members received association updates and expert insights on the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rules on the July 2025 NAHRI Quarterly Call.Read More »
Now more than ever revenue integrity leaders need a strong network to thrive and meet today’s challenges. That’s where the NAHRI Leadership Council comes in. NAHRI is accepting applications to the 2026 term of the NAHRI Leadership Council...Read More »
by Kristen Hunter, RHIA, CHRI, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CANPC, CEDC, CEMC, CRCR
In hospital outpatient billing, status indicators (SI) are essential to understanding how Medicare reimburses services under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). These indicators carry...Read More »
Price transparency and site neutral payments are back in the spotlight in the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule, released July 15. The proposed rule also sees CMS reviving efforts to eliminate the inpatient-only list. It also includes changes to skin substitute...Read More »
