Healthicity Blog

For many healthcare practices, “incident-to” billing is a common strategy used to increase Medicare reimbursements.  It sounds like a smart revenue move. But without a clear understanding of the rules, it can also be a compliance landmine.

A reliable compliance hotline isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. That’s why we’re excited to introduce SmartLine by Healthicity, the next evolution in compliance reporting. Powered by AI, SmartLine is built to deliver the speed, precision, and confidentiality your organization needs to...

No healthcare provider wants to receive a third-party audit notice—but many will. Whether it’s Medicare, Medicaid, or a commercial payer, understanding how to respond is key to protecting your organization.

The HCCA’s annual Compliance Institute (CI) is a hub for all things health care compliance. This year the event will be held in Las Vegas, NV from April 28- May 1, 2025.

We are proud to announce Melinda Hawk, Director of Revenue Cycle at The Care Team Home Health and Hospice, as the winner of its inaugural Revenue Cycle Manager of the Year Award. This honor celebrates Melinda’s exceptional contributions to revenue cycle management and her decades-long commitment to...

Education related to documentation in the patient electronic medical record (EMR) is an area of health information management overdue for a tune-up. Lack of regular and formal education in this area poses a problem for healthcare providers who are expected to appropriately record information in the...

When healthcare organizations find themselves under a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA), the process can feel overwhelming. But there’s one partner that plays a pivotal role in navigating the requirements: the Independent Review Organization, or IRO.

Every strong compliance program starts with the ability to identify and act on potential issues — but turning those reports into trackable, manageable actions can be where things start to fall apart.