BESLER

11/19/2025

"Coding standards & code sets change frequently. So, these quarterly published updates help reflect the new codes & revised guidelines and any emerging clinical scenarios. And then following Coding Clinic's advice just helps ensure compliance & provides protection during audits." - Kristen Eglintine, BESLER Sr. Manager. Listen to the NEW The Hospital Finance Podcast: https://hubs.li/Q03TZTGq0

11/18/2025

Medicare premiums set to rise 10% next year, says via Healthcare Dive https://hubs.li/Q03TL52C0

The Part B premium hike could have been worse, the Trump administration said. Still, it’s likely to pressure the pocketbooks of millions of seniors, and could drive more into Medicare Advantage plans.

11/17/2025

FREE Upcoming CPE Webinar! Don't miss Reimbursement Updates 2025 - Live on Wednesday, November 19, at 1 PM ET. Save your seat now: https://hubs.li/Q03NJp1G0

11/14/2025

Looking for CEU or CPE? BESLER's 2025 The Hospital Finance Academy On-Demand Webinars - offering either CEU or CPE - are now only $25! Watch at your convenience. Learn more & check out the various deep-dive sessions now: https://hubs.li/Q03T8dbw0

11/13/2025

National Hospital Flash Report: September 2025 Data via KaufmanHall https://hubs.li/Q03SP-yV0

Hospital operating margins remain stable, but data shows a widespread gap in performance. Patient volumes increased this month in both emergency and inpatient care, while drug expenses continue to rise.

11/12/2025

"So, transmittal updates happen periodically to make mostly minor & sometimes not so minor changes to the cost report forms & instructions. This is caused by updates to rules. As previously discussed, it could be caused by litigation changes & for things as minor as clarification purposes on the instructions." - Christina Brown, BESLER's VP of Reimbursement. Listen to the NEW The Hospital Finance Podcast: https://hubs.li/Q03SvxJD0

11/11/2025

BESLER proudly honors all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, & unwavering service to our country. On Veterans Day, we pause to express heartfelt gratitude to those who have protected our freedom & strengthened our communities. Thank you to all who have served—and continue to serve.

11/10/2025

[CPE] Webinar Alert! Deep Dive on Processing the Cost Report - Live on Wednesday, November 12, at 1 PM ET. [DM US FOR A PROMO CODE!] Join us: https://hubs.li/Q03NJsKq0

11/07/2025

FREE Upcoming CPE Webinar! Don't miss Reimbursement Updates 2025 - Live on Wednesday, November 19, at 1 PM ET. Save your seat now: https://hubs.li/Q03NHZCv0

11/06/2025

Prior Auth Requirements for Traditional Ignite Debate
https://hubs.li/Q03R-YBb0 via HealthLeaders

While the AHA has called on CMS to rethink its plan to add prior authorization requirements to traditional Medicare, some argue that the program is due for some utilization management.

11/05/2025

"In this webinar, I'm going to be focused on the 2552-10 Hospital Cost Report, as it is the one that contains the most information. So, in my opinion, if you understand how the Hospital Cost Report works, then the others become much easier to understand." - Christina Brown, BESLER's VP of Reimbursement. Listen to the NEW The Hospital Finance Podcast now: https://hubs.li/Q03RjB830

11/04/2025

Medicare finalizes controversial cut to specialty care next year
https://hubs.li/Q03Ry46q0 via Healthcare Dive

The CMS finalized the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2026 on Friday, one day before the statutory deadline. It includes an overall payment hike and a few policies that are deeply unpopular with specialists.