Leading with Humility: Mentorship in Medical Coding Article Reference Code: NAMAS.02.27.2026 Written by: Allyson Woolard, MBA, RHIA, CPMA, CPC, CPB, CMRS, CMCS, CDBS, CDC In an industry fueled by constant change, complex regulations, and guidelines that seem to evolve overnight, where we often work remote (without someone right beside us to ask questions) – one…
Consistency Starts with Conversation Article Reference Code: NAMAS.02.13.2026 Written by: Jennifer McNamara, CEO, Healthcare Inspired LLC Healthcare organizations invest significant time and energy in training, audits, and compliance oversight. While all of that is necessary, in my experience, some of the most critical learning does not come from formal education or audit reports. Instead, it comes from…
Are You Educating Physicians—or Just Quoting the Guidelines? Article Reference Code: NAMAS.02.06.2026 Written by: Brenda Edwards, Director of Auditing at Crossroads Health Resources There may be a fine line between teaching and telling our physicians what to do in terms of documentation. Which is the most appropriate way to communicate with our physicians? Do you…
How to Train Coders for Real World Compliance Article Reference Code: NAMAS.01.30.2026 Written by: Beth Schleeper, Owner & Instructor, Advanced Coding Services Training new medical coders in 2026 is a whole new ball of wax. Between evolving payer policies, tighter compliance oversight, and technology, new coders can either become confident professionals, or expensive mistakes, quickly! The difference?…
How many charts should an auditor complete per hour? Join the discussion with Shannon DeConda In this week’s NAMAS vlog, Shannon is breaking down: Realistic benchmarks for E/M and surgical audits What leadership often misses when setting expectations The analogy that finally makes this click It’s not just about chart counts, just like it’s not…