Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules – Part 2

June 18, 2026
at 1:00 pm CT
(60 minutes)

Medicare regulations are complex and even seasoned professionals struggle to apply them consistently. Due to overwhelming demand, Dr. Hirsch returns for Part 2 of Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules to answer even more of Medicare’s most misunderstood questions, covering inpatient status, observation, SNF access, Medicare Advantage denials, and more. Join Dr. Hirsch as he provides clear, referenced answers to real-world questions submitted by your peers, helping you navigate Medicare compliance with confidence and clarity.

$279.00

Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules – Part 2

$279.00

High demand. More questions. More answers from Dr. Hirsch.

Due to the overwhelming response to Ask Dr. Hirsch: Clarifying Medicare’s Most Misunderstood Rules, Dr. Ronald Hirsch returns for a second session to address the many additional questions submitted by healthcare professionals nationwide.

Medicare rules continue to evolve and so do the challenges surrounding compliance, documentation, and reimbursement. This follow-up webcast is designed to provide clarity on the issues that matter most to your organization right now.

In this brand-new RACmonitor webcast, Dr. Ronald Hirsch, one of the most trusted experts on Medicare compliance, provides clear, referenced answers to real-world questions submitted by your peers, helping you navigate Medicare compliance with confidence.

Why attend live:

This interactive session goes beyond prepared content. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions live during the webcast and receive expert guidance directly from Dr. Hirsch, one of the most trusted voices in Medicare compliance.

Whether you attended Part 1 or are joining for the first time, this session offers practical, real-world insights you can immediately apply.

What You’ll Learn

In this session, Dr. Hirsch will answer critical questions, including:

  • How can providers survive the demise of the inpatient-only list?
  • Does observation status still have a role for surgical patients?
  • How can hospitals ensure patients access their SNF benefit appropriately?
  • What are the requirements and common pitfalls when delivering the Important Message from Medicare (IMM)?
  • What does “intent to admit” really mean, and how should it be documented?
  • How are Medicare Advantage plans evolving payment rules and denial tactics?
  • What should providers understand about sequential readmissions and associated risks?

Who should attend:

Those who will benefit most from this webcast include those in utilization review, revenue cycle, revenue integrity, case management and compliance, as well as chief financial officers, physicians and physician advisors, and billing and coding professionals.

Webcast Access Privileges

Only one login is allowed per webcast purchased. Discounted pricing for additional registrants is available. Learn more about webcast pricing and requirements →

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Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, ACPA-C, CHCQM, CHRI

Ronald Hirsch, MD, is vice president of the Regulations and Education Group at R1 Physician Advisory Services. Dr. Hirsch’s career in medicine includes many clinical leadership roles at healthcare organizations ranging from acute-care hospitals and home health agencies to long-term care facilities and group medical practices. In addition to serving as a medical director of case management and medical necessity reviewer throughout his career, Dr. Hirsch has delivered numerous peer lectures on case management best practices and is a published author on the topic. He is a member of the Credentials Council and Government Affairs Committee of the American College of Physician Advisors, on the advisory board of the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity, a member of the American Case Management Association, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Hirsch is a member of the RACmonitor editorial board and is regular panelist on Monitor Mondays. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or opinions of R1 RCM, Inc. or R1 Physician Advisory Services (R1 PAS).

There are no continuing education credits (CEUs) for this product.

Product SKU R061826
Product Categories Webcasts
Specialties and Topics Compliance, Regulatory Updates
Webcast Type Live
Live Event Date June 18, 2026
Live Event Time 1:00 pm CT
Live Event Duration 60
Expiration Date June 18, 2027

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