AAPC

10/29/2026

Join AAPC and a large community of revenue cycle management pros on March 14–17 for HEALTHCON 2027 in National Harbor/Washington, DC.

Connect with peers, learn from industry experts, build your network, and discover new ideas you can bring back to your organization. And when the sessions wrap up, explore the waterfront at National Harbor and nearby Washington, DC.

Join the learning. Join the fun. Join us! https://hubs.la/Q04CL_g-0

10/28/2026

Join us for another AAPC Social Hour

10/28/2026

Happy Coder’s New Year!

For you, the new year began when ICD-10 code changes went into effect on 10/1.

Order your books today.

10/27/2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized the mandatory Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model to address rising Medicare Part B drug costs. Manufacturers will owe rebates when prices exceed international benchmarks, aiming to lower patients’ out-of-pocket costs while maintaining quality of care.

Find out what the GLOBE Model means for you. Read our latest blog post: https://hubs.la/Q04CsBZ00

The model aims to deliver lower drug prices for those who have Original Medicare Part B while preserving quality of care. The Centers for Medicare & The GLOBE model aims to deliver lower drug prices for those who have Original Medicare Part B while preserving quality of care.

10/23/2026

Regulatory changes can have significant implications for healthcare compliance and program integrity. Understanding CMS’s expanded authority is essential for healthcare organizations and professionals navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.

Stay informed about this development and what it could mean for the healthcare industry.

Read the full article to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04C8qlR0

New power creates compliance concerns for providers. On Oct. 14, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a regulatory notice announcing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gains permissive exclusion authority.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Erin Nichole, this month’s Coding Caption Contest winner on Facebook!

The winning caption was: “The real nightmare? A non-specific diagnosis, an unspecified laterality, and a payer demanding records from 2019.”

Erin will receive an on-demand webinar of her choice as her prize.

Thank you to everyone who participated this month! We loved seeing your creativity and can’t wait to see what next month’s contest brings.

10/20/2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has initiated a national coverage analysis (NCA) for hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening in adults, following five formal requests to reconsider the existing national coverage determination (NCD).

The review provides an opportunity for stakeholders to weigh in on Medicare coverage policy. Stay informed about the review process and upcoming opportunities to share your input.

Read our latest blog post for more details: https://hubs.la/Q04BK-550

The opportunity to sway Medicare policy is ending soon. Sept. 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated a national coverage CMS reconsiders coverage for hepatitis C virus screening in adults.

10/14/2026

Join us for another AAPC Social Hour.

10/13/2026

AAPC followed HEALTHCON Regional 2026 with AUDITCON on Oct. 8–9, bringing together virtual and in-person attendees in the Lake Washington/Seattle, Washington, area.

While HEALTHCON Regional covered a broad range of healthcare topics, including medical coding, billing, compliance, clinical documentation, and revenue cycle management, AUDITCON focused exclusively on medical auditing and the challenges faced by auditing professionals.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about AUDITCON 2026 and its focus on advancing medical auditing expertise: https://www.aapc.com/blog/94487-auditcon-2026-leads-the-way-to-auditing-excellence/?utm_campaign=34133507-Blog%202026&utm_content=387332129&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-157062124329364

AAPC followed its HEALTHCON regional conference, Oct. 5-7, with AUDITCON, Oct. 8-9. Each hybrid conference was held virtually and in person in Lake

10/12/2026

Spooky Season is here, and we’re celebrating with the perfect image for our October Caption Contest!

Think you can come up with a caption that’s clever, funny, or downright spooky? Share your entry in the comments using for a chance to win a free webinar of your choice!

The deadline to enter is October 18 at 11:59 p.m. MST, so don’t wait until the last minute!

We can’t wait to see what you come up with this month!