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Year: 2026

CASE STUDY | Enhancing Cybersecurity and IT Strategy at Daviess Community Hospital: A Partnership with Hall Render Advisory Services

[02/19/26]

Posted on February 19, 2026 in Information Technology

Written by: Hall Render Advisory Services

A .PDF version of this Case Study can be accessed HERE. In November 2023, amid a rising wave of cyber threats across the health care industry, Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) responded swiftly to a serious cybersecurity event. As a forward-focused community hospital committed to protecting patient information and operational integrity, DCH leadership immediately sought... READ MORE

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Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice and PEPPER Reports: Key Compliance Considerations

[01/08/26]

Posted on January 8, 2026 in Compliance

Written by: Hall Render Advisory Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) continues to scrutinize beneficiary transparency, medical necessity and data‑driven oversight of hospital billing and utilization. This scrutiny means continued compliance risk for hospitals. Two long‑standing compliance tools remain especially relevant for hospital leadership: the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (“MOON”) and the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns... READ MORE