MedLearn Publishing, a Panacea Company, is recognizing Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week) with an education giveaway and the launch of a new laboratory coding webcast.

Inver Grove Heights, MN, April 13, 2026 — April is the time to celebrate laboratory professionals and honor their invaluable contributions to our complex healthcare system. Laboratory professionals are a critical component of our ever-evolving medical system, performing more than 14 billion tests annually. According to the American Clinical Laboratory Association, laboratory services contribute over $140 billion to the U.S. economy, supported by an estimated workforce of more than 668,000 professionals. Without their expertise and dedication, modern healthcare would not be possible.

In recognition of these critical contributions, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week) 2026 will be celebrated April 19–25, 2026. Lab Week honors the vital role laboratory professionals play in diagnosing disease, guiding treatment decisions, and improving patient outcomes. The week also raises awareness to the innovation, precision, and behind-the-scenes impact of laboratory medicine across the healthcare continuum.

“Medical laboratory science professionals make patient care possible in ways many people never get to see,” said Robin Miller Zweifel, BS, MT (ASCP) “Every day, they produce the accurate, timely test results clinicians rely on to diagnose disease, monitor treatment, and support preventive measures—and it’s often cited that roughly 70% of medical decisions are informed by laboratory data. The laboratory team includes the phlebotomists who put patients at ease while expertly collecting specimens, as well as MLTs, MLSs, pathologists, and other specialists who process, analyze, and interpret results from behind the scenes. Together, they keep critical information moving through the healthcare system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During Lab Week, we’re proud to recognize their skill, training, and commitment to quality, and to thank them for being a dependable backbone of healthcare.”

To celebrate Lab Week, MedLearn Publishing is offering an exclusive Laboratory All-Access Pass giveaway from April 13 through April 23, 2026, with the winner announced on the morning of April 24.

The Laboratory All-Access Pass is designed to support compliant coding, billing, and documentation practices through comprehensive, expert-led education. This subscription provides unlimited, 24/7 access to a robust library of laboratory resources for one low annual fee, including:

• Coding Essentials for Laboratories searchable eBook

• Laboratory Coding Update webcast

• A Laboratory State of the Union: Protect Revenue with Due Diligence webcast

• Monthly premium article: Laboratory Spotlight

Valued at $1,076, the All-Access Pass is available for $632 per year and delivers ongoing education to help laboratory teams stay compliant, reduce errors, and protect revenue.

As part of this offering, MedLearn Publishing is introducing a new, must-attend webcast: “Back to Basics: Laboratory Coding Essentials,” presented by Robin Miller Zweifel, BS, MT(ASCP). This session is designed to strengthen coding accuracy, improve clean claim rates, and reduce costly denials.

Attendees will gain practical guidance on CPT® and ICD-10 coding fundamentals, charge capture best practices, and effective denial management strategies—all aimed at simplifying complex laboratory coding processes and supporting a healthy revenue cycle.

The webcast is included at no additional cost with the Laboratory All-Access Pass subscription, providing subscribers with even greater value and access to essential training.

For more information about the Laboratory All-Access Pass and giveaway details, visit MedLearn Publishing.

[Inver Grove Heights, MN, February 2, 2026] – In recognition of American Heart Month, MedLearn Publishing is offering healthcare professionals an exclusive opportunity to strengthen their cardiology coding and compliance expertise. This limited-time promotion is designed specifically for customers seeking comprehensive, ongoing cardiology coding education through MedLearn’s subscription training resources.

From February 1 through February 27, 2026, customers can receive 15 months of access for the price of 12 to MedLearn’s Comprehensive Cardiology All-Access Pass using promo code HEART26.

Cardiovascular services remain among the most complex areas of medical coding, billing, and compliance. MedLearn’s Comprehensive Cardiology All-Access Pass is designed to help professionals navigate this complexity with confidence by providing on-demand education covering diagnostic cardiology, interventional procedures, electrophysiology, and evolving regulatory guidance.

What’s Covered in 2026?

In 2026, cardiology organizations face important reimbursement and documentation changes that can affect claims, medical necessity, and audit outcomes. The All-Access Pass includes expert guidance on key areas such as PCI reporting and documentation expectations, physiologic assessments (FFR/iFR), and evolving interventional and peripheral coding policies—helping teams apply updates confidently and compliantly.

The pass also delivers step-by-step guidance on lower extremity revascularization (37220–37235) coding, one of the largest overhauls in the past decade. Our nationally renowned experts will provide guidance on new bundling and territory definitions, correct reporting of angioplasty, atherectomy, and stenting combinations, and how RVU realignments may influence procedure valuation and documentation strategies.

Subscription Benefits:

• Instant access to comprehensive resources
• CEU opportunities for multiple credentials
• 30% discount on print editions
• Cloud-based accessibility
• Time-saving search functions
• Updates on added resources and events
• Subscriptions tailored to team size or budget

The All-Access Pass includes expert-led webcasts, practical coding guidance, and timely updates designed to help organizations reduce risk, improve accuracy for proper reimbursement, and stay current with cardiology reimbursement changes throughout the year.

The Heart Month special runs from February 1 through February 27, 2026. To learn more or take advantage of the offer, visit MedLearn and apply promo code HEART26 at checkout.

MedLearn Media, Inc.

Based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, MedLearn Media, Inc., a division of Panacea Healthcare Solutions Company, and its family of brands — MedLearn Publishing, ICD10monitor and RACmonitor — offer trusted expertise to the healthcare industry in the areas of coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. MedLearn Media’s industry-leading resources include online news and special reports, blog articles, print and digital books, visual charts, newsletters, webcasts, seminars, and on-demand content. For more than 30 years, healthcare organizations of all types have depended on MedLearn Media to guide them to fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and peace of mind.

Comprehensive, Case‑Based Training for Coding Professionals — Starts January 14, 2026

[Inver Grove Heights, MN, January 12] — MedLearn Publishing is proud to announce the 2026 Interventional Radiology Coding Masterclass Series, an exclusive webcast education program designed to empower interventional radiology (IR) coding professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to navigate one of the most complex coding specialties. Transform 2026 complexity into clarity for accurate reimbursement and compliance. This program offers a prime opportunity to unlock professional secrets to flawless coding, billing, and documentation. Launching January 14, 2026, this year’s series builds on MedLearn’s long-standing commitment to excellence in medical education and revenue integrity.

IR coding continues to challenge even experienced professionals due to annually updated CPT® codes, bundled and hybrid bundled payment rules, and intricate documentation requirements. In 2026, historically sweeping changes were introduced, with the lower extremity revascularization code set for occlusive disease expanding from 16 to 46 codes and vascular territories increasing from three to four, making this year more critical than ever.

“Because of the unprecedented code and billing changes this year, the presenter for each session will take a deep dive into the changes related to the body system being discussed. This year, we also include a workbook to support learning and assist with implementation of the changes,” said Product Manager Michelle Wright. With significant reimbursements at stake, accurate coding isn’t just best practice — it’s essential for compliance and financial performance.

The 2026 Masterclass Series spans 11 in‑depth sessions, each tailored to a specific anatomical area or procedure type. Attendees will gain practical strategies to decode real‑world documentation and confidently assign the correct codes across a spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology services.

Session Highlights Include:

• Basics of IR Coding – Foundational principles, modifiers, bundled/component rules and vascular anatomy (January 14)
• Lower Extremity IR Coding – Key distinctions in angiography, angioplasty, stenting, and more (February 11)
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Dialysis Shunt Coding (March 11)
• Catheter‑Based Drainage & Genitourinary Coding (April 15 & May 13)
• GI/Biliary, Head & Neck, Upper Extremity Coding (throughout the spring/summer)
• Abdominal, Venous Studies, and Pain Management Coding (September–November)

Why Attend?

Participants will unlock case-based instruction on anatomy, documentation interpretation, and code selection, with practical examples they can immediately apply to their daily workflows. Each session offers insights into industry updates and proven strategies to reduce denials, improve compliance, and maximize revenue capture. According to Wright, participants “will take back a wealth of practical knowledge to help them perform their jobs more effectively and directly impact the bottom line.”

Along with expert guidance, the live webcasts will provide an interactive opportunity, featuring a chance to get the most pressing questions answered with the confidence of expert insight. By purchasing the series as a whole, professionals can receive an exclusive discounted rate and save approximately 15% off the total.

Convenient & Accredited with Opportunity for CE Credits

All sessions are offered live with on‑demand access following the webcast, allowing busy professionals to learn on their schedule. Continuing education credits are available (varies by session), helping coders fulfill certification requirements while staying at the forefront of IR coding best practices.

Register today and stay confident in your coding.

MedLearn Media, Inc.

Based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, MedLearn Media, Inc., and its family of brands — MedLearn Publishing, ICD10monitor and RACmonitor — offer trusted expertise to the healthcare industry in the areas of coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance. MedLearn Media’s industry-leading resources include online news and special reports, blog articles, print and digital books, visual charts, newsletters, webcasts, seminars, and on-demand content. For more than 30 years, healthcare organizations of all types have depended on MedLearn Media to guide them to fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and peace of mind.

In response to the growing demand for proficient Interventional Radiology (IR) Coders amidst industry challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, MedLearn Publishing is proud to unveil the 2024 Interventional Radiology Coding Starter Kit.

In response to the growing demand for proficient Interventional Radiology (IR) Coders amidst industry challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, MedLearn Publishing is proud to unveil the 2024 Interventional Radiology Coding Starter Kit.

RACmonitor readers have been listening to Monitor Mondays for years, since 2010 in fact. And listeners are very familiar with the host of the show, Chuck Buck. But how well do they know him? As we approach the 500^th episode, we thought it might be fun to get to know more about the show’s most recognizable voice.

First thing you should know is that Chuck is a Southern California dude through and through. He loves the West coast’s jazz scene. As a kid he wanted to be an actor. He spent his youth at the beach or cruising Hollywood Boulevard. To this day he loves fast cars and lives just a few blocks from the ocean. The sunny climate of California, beach culture, fine dining, and excellent wines the state offers are among his favorite things in life (OK, the author, also a California native, is showing bias here. Chuck actually said his preference is for French wine. But hey, he didn’t say he doesn’t like California wines).

Aside from having the saltwater of the Pacific in his blood, he’s also got a lifelong obsession with the news. That should come as a surprise to no one. His first job was delivering newspapers, in fact. Chuck’s father worked as a radio producer for NBC, and Chuck remembers watching him running live radio shows. His parents often entertained radio personalities and other industry folks, so Chuck’s love of the news and radio goes all the way back. In college he majored in broadcasting and worked for an FM station as well as on-camera for KFMB-TV, a CBS affiliate. Chuck also worked at an advertising agency, where he would often hire Clark Anthony—whose voice you hear at the beginning of every Monitor Monday and Talk Ten Tuesday episode—for voice work. Over the years, the two became great friends.

His fondness for radio broadcasts is what led Chuck to create the shows as if they were radio programs. This is among the traits that makes them distinct from other medical industry news outlets, which rely primarily on written articles. Even podcasts don’t have the news radio feeling that Chuck and his guests create.

During RACmonitor and Monitor Monday’s run, Chuck and his guest have broken some big stories, including reports on GAO investigation into RACs, the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act, stories on CMS proposed and final rules, and a lot more. Looking ahead, Chuck feels the big stories to watch out for are changes in the often ambiguous and confusing rules regarding telehealth, and the ongoing movement toward a single-payer healthcare plan.

One subject that comes up a lot in his shows is the burnout crisis among medical professionals on all levels of the industry. One person you don’t need to worry about burning out, though, is Chuck Buck. Because of his love of the news, he’s got an ongoing adrenalin rush that keeps him engaged. Or as he put it, “I’m too busy to burn out.”

Register to listen live to the 500th episode of Monitor Mondays on May 9th at 9 a.m. CT, sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).