Federal IDR Gateway Account Setup: Provider Checklist
September 15, 2026 marks the opening of account creation for the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Gateway. It is not a universal dispute deadline, and it does not mean every announced operational change starts that day. This guide, Federal IDR Gateway Account Setup Begins September 15, 2026: A Provider Readiness Checklist, explains how to organize […]
FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Changes Take Effect October 1: A Medical Practice Readiness Checklist
FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Changes Take Effect October 1: A Medical Practice Readiness Checklist starts with an important calendar clarification: the transition begins October 1, 2026, not October 1, 2027. For practice administrators and revenue cycle leaders, preparation means more than confirming that a new release is available. It means establishing which dates apply, reviewing the […]
Electronic Prior Authorization Readiness for 2027
Preparing for electronic prior authorization is an operational project, not only a technology purchase. Practices still need dependable ways to gather information, track requests, route payer responses, communicate with scheduling, and protect claim follow-up when an authorization remains unresolved. For practice leaders, “Electronic Prior Authorization Is Coming: Is Your Practice Ready for 2027?” is a […]