The Two-Midnight Rule: Why it is Still Relevant
Complimentary Webinar
It’s been a decade since CMS implemented the Two-Midnight rule, which aims to reduce improper payments for short-stay inpatient cases. However, despite this effort, hospitals and health systems continue to face challenges in maintaining compliance—especially after CMS’s recent guidance on Medicare Advantage plans. Many organizations are still grappling with the complexity of applying the rule and protecting their entitled revenue.
In this complimentary webinar, our experts will provide practical insights into the complexities of the Two-Midnight rule and its application across traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. You’ll also hear about proven strategies and real-world experiences that have helped our clients achieve compliance and improve revenue.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the latest CMS guidance and its impact on Medicare Advantage plans
- Navigating the complexities of the Two-Midnight rule across traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
- Real-world strategies that have helped healthcare systems stay compliant and optimize revenue
- Practical steps to avoid penalties and prepare for increased enforcement
Meet the Experts
BreAnn Meadows, FHFMA
BreAnn Meadows is the President of Panacea’s Revenue Integrity Services Division. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance and revenue cycle, Bre has held executive-level positions in various organizations. She has extensive knowledge in Chargemaster Optimization software and service, Coding Audits and Education, and Comprehensive Compliance Software. Bre has also served as a speaker for various healthcare organizations and is a current board member and Fellow of the Philadelphia HFMA chapter.
George Kelley
President, KA Consulting Services
George Kelley serves as the President of the KA Consulting Division at Panacea Healthcare Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare financial management, George brings expertise in revenue cycle management, compliance, and process improvement. His background includes implementing new reimbursement policies, managed care recovery, charge description master redesign, and decision support systems. George has been a featured speaker at regional and national conferences on topics such as the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System, RAC Preparation, and HIPAA Readiness. He holds an M.S. in Healthcare Financial Management and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Temple University, as well as a B.A. in Business Studies/Accounting from Stockton State University. He is also a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Stacy Pereira
Ms. Pereira, an executive director has more than 17 years of experience in the healthcare financial industry. She has a successful record of increasing reimbursements for major healthcare systems and medical centers through process improvement, account analysis, and staff development. Her expertise includes increasing timeliness of reimbursements, maximizing cash flow and minimizing accounts receivables. She works with clients to limit their risks and liabilities by maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulations. Ms. Pereira has extensive experience in various hospital systems including Eagle, SMS, McKesson, IDX, Meditech, HBOC, and AS400. Her other core competencies include operations management, cost containment, medical billing and coding management.
