PYA Webinar Recast

In 2024, PYA surveyed more than 100 physician compensation experts and other healthcare professionals to understand their toughest, timeliest, and trickiest topics in FMV and physician compensation Additionally, we collected questions submitted during our recent webinar,  "Top 10 High-Demand Physician Specialties,"  to learn what is most meaningful to you. During this webinar, PYA Principal  Lyle...

The explosive growth in Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment over the last decade is significantly impacting providers' bottom lines. During a webinar presented on April 10, 2024, PYA's  Martie Ross  and  Kathy Reep  discussed regulations impacting MA plans and providers' interactions with the plans. Specifically, Martie and Kathy addressed these important points: 2025 MA rate announcement Prior aut...

This webinar is Episode 2 of  PYA's new Revenue Recharge series . In the series, PYA shares ways health systems and physicians can identify revenue opportunities, leading to a more sustainable and visionary future and better healthcare for patients. By addressing net revenue opportunities in your operational planning, you can support your mission. The webinar,  Revenue Recharge: "Back-End Revenue...

The November 2023 release of the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) provides an opportunity for hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare entities to evaluate their current compliance programs.  To help providers understand and apply the GCPG, PYA presented a webinar, "2024 GCPG – Updates, Key Insights, & Recommendations", on March 20, 2024. During...

PYA Principals Lyle Oelrich and Zach Doolin kicked off the 2024 Timely, Tough, or Tricky (TTT) webinar series by unveiling PYA's list of the Top 10 high-demand physician specialties. By performing more than 1,200 fair market value opinions and reviewing or developing hundreds of physician compensation plans each year, PYA is exposed to the physician specialties in various markets that are in hot d...

Federal and state cybersecurity initiatives are getting a big boost in 2024. From the White House to the governor's mansion, everyone seems to be getting on the same page (or at least in the same book) when it comes to cybersecurity in healthcare. PYA's Barry Mathis highlights recent guidance and regulations intended to increase accountability and decrease "where do I start" concerns relating to c...

This webinar was Episode 1 of PYA's new  Revenue Recharge series . In the series, PYA shares ways providers (health systems and physicians) can identify revenue opportunities, leading to a more sustainable and visionary future and better healthcare for patients. By addressing net revenue opportunities in your operational planning, you can support your mission. The first webinar, Revenue Recharge:...

Federally designated rural health clinics (RHC) receive enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Recent changes to federal law make RHC designation for clinics in rural areas even more attractive. The applicable billing and coding rules, however, can be confusing. RHC reimbursement, billing, requirements, and designation were discussed during a PYA webinar, "Healthcare Regulatory Roundup: Rur...

Beginning this year, Medicare will make payment under the Physician Fee Schedule for  HCPCS G2211 , the outpatient intensity add-on code.  The impacts of the code were presented during a PYA webinar on February 7, 2024. During the webinar, a panel of PYA experts, including  Lori Foley ,  Valerie Rock ,  Angie Caldwell , and  Martie Ross , discussed the requirements for this new code and its financ...

It's not just Washington we have to monitor. State legislatures throughout the country also are grappling with a wide range of healthcare-related issues. Action taken in one state tends to influence how other states address these matters. The webinar, "Healthcare Regulatory Roundup: Coming to a Statehouse Near You", held on January 24, 2024, addressed state-level influence on healthcare. PYA's  Ma...

PYA's  Lori Foley  and  Martie Ross  offered a last look at the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule by providing a detailed examination of 2024 changes to the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) as well as new Medicare reimbursement to address social determinants of health (SDOH). The webinar took place on January 10, 2024.

During our webinar on November 29, PYA leaders  Valerie Rock ,  Carine Leslie ,  Katie Croswell , and  Miriam Murray  took a deep dive into key regulations finalized in the MPFS for 2024. Webinar attendees learned about updates related to these topics and service areas: Conversion Factor Office/Outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M) Visit Complexity Add On Code G2211 Split/Shared Visits Teleheal...

On October 27, CMS published the 2024 ESRD 2024 Final Rule. On November 1, the agency published the 2024 Home Health PPS Final Rule. On November 2, CMS published three final rules: the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, the 2024 OPPS Final Rule, and the OPPS Remedy for 340B-Acquired Drug Payment Policy for CYs 2018-2022 Final Rule. PYA Principal Martie Ross and Senior Manager Kathy R...

PYA was pleased to host the second complimentary webinar in its new series,  Healthcare Dealbreakers: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You . Healthcare dealbreakers are rarely obvious; they lurk under the surface waiting to expose investors who fail to exercise appropriate caution. Each quarter, PYA executives share practical insights into some of the most complex dealbreakers in healthcare, helping i...

PYA Principal Martie Ross and Senior Manager Kathy Reep addressed new proposed rules for the No Surprises Act, including changes to the rules around administrative fees. They also took a deep dive into new guidance that has been published by the agencies with regard to the No Surprises Act. ​​​​​​​ The webinar took place on October 25, 2023. This webinar is part of PYA's twice-monthly " Healthcare...

Twice each month, PYA experts discuss the latest industry regulatory developments during our popular  Healthcare Regulatory Roundup (HCRR) webinar series . In this webinar, we presented a review of the expansion of Medicare reimbursement for certain types of care. Over the last several years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has expanded Medicare reimbursement for virtual care, includi...

On September 28, PYA presented a complimentary webinar that closely examined community benefit reporting by tax-exempt hospitals. During the webinar, PYA Principal  Debbie Ernsberger  and Senior Manager  Abigail Campbell  discussed the history and trajectory of Schedule H and outlined best practices for compiling community benefit data. Webinar attendees gained an understanding of  four senators'...

Twice each month, PYA experts discuss the latest industry regulatory developments during our popular  Healthcare Regulatory Roundup (HCRR) webinar series . In this episode, PYA answered your latest questions about healthcare regulatory issues and discussed new developments. In the weeks prior to this webinar, our audience submitted their most urgent questions regarding healthcare regulatory issues...

Twice each month, PYA experts discuss the latest industry regulatory developments during our popular  Healthcare Regulatory Roundup (HCRR) webinar series . On August 30 PYA presented an overview of the  Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act  (EMTALA) and discussed compliance in today's changing legal landscape. EMTALA was established years ago, but new challenges in providing hospital emergenc...

To continue a dialogue on timely but occasionally tough or tricky topics in physician compensation and fair market value, PYA surveyed more than 50 physician compensation experts and other healthcare professionals to understand their collective thoughts on the topics in 2023. These issues include but are not limited to the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and its impact on physician compensati...

The ever-evolving healthcare landscape can present opportunities for both investors and providers while improving care, but success requires careful navigation. PYA is pleased to introduce a new complimentary webinar series,  Healthcare Dealbreakers: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You . Healthcare dealbreakers are rarely obvious; they lurk under the surface waiting to expose the uninformed who fail...

Twice each month, PYA experts discuss the latest industry regulatory developments during our popular  Healthcare Regulatory Roundup (HCRR) webinar series . This episode presents the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) FY2024 final rules. In late July, CMS released the FY2024 final rules for hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS), long-term care hospital PPS, skilled nursing...

The webinar took place August 9, 2023. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the proposed 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes a number of areas of interest to providers. During this webinar, PYA Principals Valerie Rock, Angie Caldwell, and Lori Foley explained key takeaways from the proposed rule. Webinar participants learned about these important areas: Conver...

Presented Wednesday, July 26, 2023. On July 13, CMS released the 2024 Hospital OPPS and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rules. PYA's Martie Ross and Kathy Reep presented this 90-minute webinar diving deep into proposed payment and policy changes, including the following: 2024 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule 2.8% payment rate update New benefit category for Intensive Outpatient Program service...

The webinar took place July 25, 2023. To continue a dialogue on timely but occasionally tough or tricky topics in physician compensation and fair market value, PYA surveyed more than 50 physician compensation experts and other healthcare professionals to understand their collective thoughts on the topics in 2023. These issues include but are not limited to the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule...