2026 IPPS final rule: Payment increase and changes to reporting requirements

Wed, 08/06/2025
Revenue Integrity Insider
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Coverage, News, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

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 wage index hospital policy, and adjustments to numerous quality and reporting programs.

NAHRI Leadership Council Meeting (07-24-25)

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:30
Council Resources
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Coverage, Denials and Appeals, Monitoring and Audits, NAHRI Leadership Council, Policies and Procedures, Program Management, Revenue Integrity

How to develop a holistic approach to pricing

Wed, 07/23/2025
Revenue Integrity Insider
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Policies and Procedures, Program Management, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

Use these tips to create a practical, holistic pricing strategy.

NAHRI Quarterly Call - July 22, 2025

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 09:34
Quarterly Calls
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Coverage, News, Policies and Procedures, Program Management, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

Listening to a NAHRI Quarterly Call (free for NAHRI members) qualifies for one CHRI CEU credit upon the completion of the accompanying survey. If you’re a NAHRI member and are interested in presenting on an upcoming NAHRI members-only call, please contact NAHRI at...

Best practices for chargemaster management

Wed, 07/09/2025
Revenue Integrity Insider
Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Revenue Integrity

Apply these best practices and expert tips to chargemaster management.

Download the July 2025 issue of the NAHRI Journal

Wed, 07/09/2025
NAHRI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 3
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Coverage, Denials and Appeals, Monitoring and Audits, Payer Contracting, Policies and Procedures, Program Management, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

Get connected to your revenue integrity network.

The critical role of collaboration between revenue integrity and managed care contracting

Wed, 07/09/2025
NAHRI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 3
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Denials and Appeals, Monitoring and Audits, Payer Contracting, Program Management, Revenue Integrity

Irene Sachakov, CHRI, CRCR, CSPR, CSAF, discusses the critical role of collaboration between revenue integrity and managed care contracting.

Change ahead: Understanding the implications of the 2026 IPPS proposed rule

Wed, 07/09/2025
NAHRI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 3
Billing and Claims, Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Coding and Documentation, Compliance, Coverage, Reimbursement and Payment Methodologies, Revenue Integrity

Gain insights into the potential impact of proposed changes to hospital reimbursement.

Chargemaster integrity maintenance policy

Wed, 07/09/2025
NAHRI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 3
Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Policies and Procedures, Revenue Integrity

Use this sample chargemaster integrity maintenance policy as a template for your organization.

Chargemaster maintenance integrity policy

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 09:29
Policies & Procedures
Chargemaster and Charge Capture, Revenue Integrity

Use this sample chargemaster integrity maintenance policy from NAHRI’s Core Functions of Revenue Integrity, Second Edition, as a template for your organization.

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