BESLER

12/02/2025

Medicare hospital outpatient payment to increase 2.6% in 2026 via Healthcare Finance
https://hubs.li/Q03Wq2yl0

Site neutral policy changes will cut spending by $290 million in 2026, CMS says.

12/01/2025

Join us for our next FREE [CEU] Webinar - Coding Clinic Q3 & Q4 2025: Latest Coding Updates & Tips - Live on Wednesday, December 3, at 1 PM ET. Save your spot now: https://hubs.li/Q03VGb670

11/28/2025

BESLER is hiring! Check out the current [REMOTE] opportunities to join our team. Visit our website to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03NJmsS0

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BESLER! Enjoy this time with treasured family & friends. We are thankful for our team members, clients & followers.

11/26/2025

"Talent retention or turnover has a big impact on hospital financial stability." - David Alemian. Listen to this 'Best of 2025' The Hospital Finance Podcast Episode: https://hubs.li/Q03VglcV0

11/25/2025

CMS finalizes 2.6% outpatient pay bump, site-neutral policies via Healthcare Dive
https://hubs.li/Q03VP6L00

Hospitals lambasted the final rule as inadequate, arguing the sector is facing significant financial pressures.

11/24/2025

Don't miss our upcoming FREE [CEU] Webinar - Coding Clinic Q4 2025: Latest Coding Updates & Tips - Live on Wednesday, December 3, at 1 PM ET. Save your spot: https://hubs.li/Q03NJrvS0

11/21/2025

Major changes are coming to Medicare reimbursement & coding in FY 2026! 🚨 Hospitals need to prep for new payment rates, updated wage index safeguards, expanded DSH/UCC steps, & 54 qualifying NTAP technologies. Plus, new ICD-10 codes (487 new, 28 deleted), revised MS-DRGs, & more MCC/CCs mean documentation accuracy is crucial. Dive into BESLER’s full summary to keep compliance, revenue integrity, & payment accuracy on track for 2026. https://hubs.li/Q03V5VL30

11/20/2025

Urban safety-net hospitals vulnerable to cuts: analysis via Healthcare Dive https://hubs.li/Q03V5Xwm0

Though the impact on rural facilities has received more focus from lawmakers, the majority of hospitals that are most susceptible to the funding cuts operate in urban communities, according to the report.

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