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Free industry news and CPT/NCCI/payer rule updates from the Healthcare Inspired consulting team — practical insights on coding, billing, credentialing, compliance, and provider education. Some posts link out to the full article on healthcareinspiredllc.com.

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The Highlight Reel vs. Real Life: Helping Our Kids Navigate Social Media in a Digital World

A perspective piece on helping the next generation separate curated social media "highlight reels" from real life — timely for anyone raising kids in a healthcare-focused, always-on household.

Jul 20, 2026

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The Best Leaders Know When to Follow

Strong healthcare leadership isn't about always being the one with the answer — sometimes it's knowing when to step back and follow someone else's expertise.

Jul 1, 2026

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Why Am I Signing This? The Role of Policy Acknowledgments in Workplace Integrity

Policy acknowledgment forms often feel like paperwork theater — but they play a real role in protecting both staff and the organization. Here's why they matter.

Jun 10, 2026

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Healthcare Inspired Welcomes Brittney Rubottom, CIRCC, RCCIR, RCC, CPC, CPB, RT(R)(VI), as New IVR Specialist

Healthcare Inspired is growing its interventional radiology bench with the addition of Brittney Rubottom, bringing deep IR/IVR coding and auditing credentials to our consulting team.

May 20, 2026

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Build for Integrity, Not Volume: The Revenue Integrity Team Healthcare Needs Next

Revenue cycle teams built purely to chase volume eventually run into compliance risk. Here's the case for structuring your revenue integrity function around accuracy first.

May 1, 2026

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Immunization Coding, Documentation, and Coverage: Current Requirements and the 2027 Outlook

Immunization coding rules keep shifting with new vaccine schedules and payer coverage policies — here's where things stand now, and what to expect heading into 2027.

Apr 15, 2026

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Workplace Safety & Injury Prevention

Practical steps healthcare practices can take to reduce workplace injuries — and why safety culture matters as much as your compliance manual.

Mar 25, 2026

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Coding PE Tube Placement and Removal: Updated CPT Assistant Guidance

CPT Assistant issued updated guidance on coding pressure-equalization (PE) tube placement and removal — here's what changed for otolaryngology coders.

Mar 5, 2026

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Unlisted Procedure Codes: Balancing Compliance and Payment

Unlisted procedure codes protect you from misrepresenting a service — but they also invite payer scrutiny. Here's how to use them correctly and still get paid.

Feb 10, 2026

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Men's Health & the 2026 Urology CPT Code Update: What Your Team Needs to Know

A rundown of the 2026 CPT code changes affecting urology practices, and the documentation habits that keep claims clean under the new codes.

Jan 20, 2026

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From Proposal to Policy: What Changed in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

CMS finalized its CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule — here's what actually changed between the proposed and final rule, and what it means for your practice's reimbursement.

Nov 15, 2025