Challenges in reimbursement, benchmarking, and quality reporting are being experienced in many American hospitals. Why is this problem arising?

Our special guest during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays will have answers. Penny Jefferson, a seasoned healthcare professional who serves as the Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Services at the University of California at Davis Medical Center, will report on why misinterpretation of the admission types appears to be the culprit, impacting compliance, payment, and patient safety indicators (PSIs).
The broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:

• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.

• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.

• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.

• Legislative Update: Cate Brantley, senior government affairs liaison for Zelis, will report on the latest news concerning healthcare legislation.