Live & Recorded Virtual Event
Overview
Presentation will include a high-level overview of the hospital price transparency initiative. Requirements for compliance of posting the machine readable file and tips on how to avoid receiving the CMS warning letter.
• Improving Access to Hospital Machine-Readable Files (MRFs)
• New Data Elements and Format Standardization
• New allowed amount data elements
• Required inclusion of the organizational NPIs in the MRFs
• Reduced civil monetary penalties (CMPs) when a hospital waives its right to an administrative law judge (ALJ) hearing
• CY 2026 Hospital Price Transparency Policy Changes
• How to appeal a civil monetary penalty
Course Info
Event Date
October 15, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:10 PM CT
* This event will also be available on-demand after the live webinar.
Total CEs
1.0
Domain(s)
Informatics, Analytics and Data Use
Pricing
AHIMA Member
$15
Non AHIMA Member
$30
Student
$10
Speaker
Additional Information
AHIMA
This educational offering has been approved for continuing education credit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
AAPC
CEUs are accepted from programs sponsored by AHIMA national offices and the state or regional AHIMA branches. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU. A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation.
ACDIS
AHIMA CEUs that are CDI-related are accepted.
Register
In order to access this course, you will need to click on the button labeled “Register for this Course.“ Registration will close at 2:00 PM CT on October 15, 2026.
Webinar Access Instructions
The live webinar access instructions will be included in the confirmation email that you will receive after you register.
How Do I Receive the CE?
During the week following the live webinar, all paid registrants will receive an email with the CE.
Course Content
