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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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