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The Hospital Finance Podcast

The Hospital Finance Podcast

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 If you’re concerned about revenue at your hospital, then The Hospital Finance podcast is your go-to source for information and insights that can help you protect and enhance the revenue your hospital has earned. From regulatory changes to revenue cycle optimization, readmissions to bundled payments, you’ll get important perspectives, news and strategies from leading experts in healthcare finance. For show notes and additional resources from Besler Holdings, visit https://www.besler.holdings/podcasts.Besler Holdings 2016-2026 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
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  • Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings--What You Need to Know Webinar

    Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings--What You Need to Know Webinar
    May 6 2026
    ← Back to All Podcasts Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings–What You Need to Know Webinar In this episode, Kristin DeGroat, Besler Holdings’ Chief Legal Officer, provides us with a glimpse into Webinar, Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings: What You Need to Know, presented live on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 PM ET. Highlights of this episode include: What is this webinar about?Who would benefit most from this webinar and why?Key takeawaysBest practices Subscribe Today! Kelly Wisness: Hi, this is Kelly Wisness. We’re pleased to welcome back Kristin DeGroat, Besler Holdings’ Chief Legal Officer. In this episode, Kristin will provide us with a glimpse into Besler Holdings’ first webinar, Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings: What You Need to Know, live on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 PM Eastern Time. This is our first in our Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings Series. Welcome back and thank you for joining us, Kristin. Kristin DeGroat: Well, thank you for having me back. Kelly: Well, let’s go ahead and jump in today. So can you tell us what’s this webinar about? Kristin: So, we’re going to talk about the Provider Reimbursement Review Board, at least a background of that. And then we’re really going to focus on what you need to do to preserve your appeal rights as well as your reopening rights, which are different and are handled differently. And we’ll get into a little bit of the differences and provide some best practices. Kelly: Awesome. Sounds like it’s going to be a great webinar. So, who would benefit most from this webinar and why? Kristin: So, most people immediately think, “Oh, this is just for reimbursement people.” But actually, people in patient financial services, even executives that maybe don’t deal with the cost report and appeals and reopenings and really don’t get into the depth. But there are data elements that we need, which usually come from patient financial services. There are cost report elements needed. And again, you need the buy-in at the top so that they understand what it takes and maybe the costs associated with filing appeals and/or reopenings. Kelly: Well, that makes a lot of sense. So, what will be some of the key takeaways from the webinar? Kristin: So, the key takeaway, I think, really will be, “I can have an appeal that preserves my rights, and I can have a reopening at the same time.” Most people don’t realize that. And so, I think that’s beneficial where it’s an issue that can be settled. So, the problem we’ve got with the board, right, in filing appeals is that they often take a number of years. And so, the reopening may be the faster route, not always, but maybe the faster route to getting the dollars. Kelly: That makes sense. And yeah, I didn’t know that you could do an appeal and a reopening at the same time, so I’m sure others don’t know that as well. So, what best practices do you have for those going through an appeal or reopening? Kristin: So don’t take any chances. Don’t just assume you’re going to be able to appeal or reopen. You need to understand the specifics of those rules and how they apply to your cost report. Protest, protest, protest, protest, that is the key. And again, file your reopenings, even if you have an appeal. Kelly: Those are some great best practices. Thanks for sharing those with us. So why is having an external partner important for this very complex and often long process? Kristin: The change in rules between the cost report rules, the reopening rules, the board’s rules. There are many pitfalls. And if you don’t understand how they fit together, you could lose your right to appeal or reopen. So, you’ve got to understand how that comes together. And having an external partner that focuses on the rules, the changes, ensuring that everything is filed properly, that you have the right tools to ensure that your appeal rights are protected. Kelly: No, that makes a lot of sense. Sounds like finding the right partner is important for this process. Well, thank you– Kristin: Definitely. Kelly: Yeah, so thank you so much for joining us, Kristin, and for giving us this glimpse into Besler Holdings’ free webinar, Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings: What You Need to Know. Join us live on Wednesday, May 13th, at 1 PM Eastern Time. And as a bonus, you can also earn CPE. Thanks again, Kristen. Kristin: You’re welcome. Looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday. Kelly: Sounds great. And thank you all for joining us for this episode of the Hospital Finance Podcast. Until next time… [music] This concludes today’s episode of The Hospital Finance Podcast. For show notes and additional resources to help you protect and enhance revenue at your hospital, visit besler.holdings/podcasts. The Hospital Finance Podcast is a production of Besler Holdings. If you have a topic that you’d like us to discuss on The Hospital Finance ...
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  • Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings--What You Need to Know Webinar

    Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings--What You Need to Know Webinar
    May 6 2026
    In this episode, Kristin DeGroat, Besler Holdings’ Chief Legal Officer, provides us with a glimpse into Webinar, Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings: What You Need to Know, presented live on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 PM ET. Highlights of this episode include: What is this webinar about?Who would benefit most from this webinar and why?Key takeawaysBest practices Kelly Wisness: Hi, this is Kelly Wisness. We’re pleased to welcome back Kristin DeGroat, Besler Holdings’ Chief Legal Officer. In this episode, Kristin will provide us with a glimpse into Besler Holdings’ first webinar, Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings: What You Need to Know, live on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 PM Eastern Time. This is our first in our Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings Series. Welcome back and thank you for joining us, Kristin. Kristin DeGroat: Well, thank you for having me back. Kelly: Well, let’s go ahead and jump in today. So can you tell us what’s this webinar about? Kristin: So, we’re going to talk about the Provider Reimbursement Review Board, at least a background of that. And then we’re really going to focus on what you need to do to preserve your appeal rights as well as your reopening rights, which are different and are handled differently. And we’ll get into a little bit of the differences and provide some best practices. Kelly: Awesome. Sounds like it’s going to be a great webinar. So, who would benefit most from this webinar and why? Kristin: So, most people immediately think, “Oh, this is just for reimbursement people.” But actually, people in patient financial services, even executives that maybe don’t deal with the cost report and appeals and reopenings and really don’t get into the depth. But there are data elements that we need, which usually come from patient financial services. There are cost report elements needed. And again, you need the buy-in at the top so that they understand what it takes and maybe the costs associated with filing appeals and/or reopenings. Kelly: Well, that makes a lot of sense. So, what will be some of the key takeaways from the webinar? Kristin: So, the key takeaway, I think, really will be, “I can have an appeal that preserves my rights, and I can have a reopening at the same time.” Most people don’t realize that. And so, I think that’s beneficial where it’s an issue that can be settled. So, the problem we’ve got with the board, right, in filing appeals is that they often take a number of years. And so, the reopening may be the faster route, not always, but maybe the faster route to getting the dollars. Kelly: That makes sense. And yeah, I didn’t know that you could do an appeal and a reopening at the same time, so I’m sure others don’t know that as well. So, what best practices do you have for those going through an appeal or reopening? Kristin: So don’t take any chances. Don’t just assume you’re going to be able to appeal or reopen. You need to understand the specifics of those rules and how they apply to your cost report. Protest, protest, protest, protest, that is the key. And again, file your reopenings, even if you have an appeal. Kelly: Those are some great best practices. Thanks for sharing those with us. So why is having an external partner important for this very complex and often long process? Kristin: The change in rules between the cost report rules, the reopening rules, the board’s rules. There are many pitfalls. And if you don’t understand how they fit together, you could lose your right to appeal or reopen. So, you’ve got to understand how that comes together. And having an external partner that focuses on the rules, the changes, ensuring that everything is filed properly, that you have the right tools to ensure that your appeal rights are protected. Kelly: No, that makes a lot of sense. Sounds like finding the right partner is important for this process. Well, thank you– Kristin: Definitely. Kelly: Yeah, so thank you so much for joining us, Kristin, and for giving us this glimpse into Besler Holdings’ free webinar, Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings: What You Need to Know. Join us live on Wednesday, May 13th, at 1 PM Eastern Time. And as a bonus, you can also earn CPE. Thanks again, Kristen. Kristin: You’re welcome. Looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday. Kelly: Sounds great. And thank you all for joining us for this episode of the Hospital Finance Podcast. Until next time… [music] This concludes today’s episode of The Hospital Finance Podcast. For show notes and additional resources to help you protect and enhance revenue at your hospital, visit besler.holdings/podcasts. The Hospital Finance Podcast is a production of Besler Holdings. If you have a topic that you’d like us to discuss on The Hospital Finance Podcast or if you’d like to be a guest, drop us a line at contact@besler.holdings. The post Medicare Cost Report Appeals and Reopenings–What You ...
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  • Using Tech to Boost Patient Care and Streamline Operations

    Using Tech to Boost Patient Care and Streamline Operations
    Apr 29 2026
    ← Back to All Podcasts Using Tech to Boost Patient Care and Streamline Operations In this episode, Beth Raboin, Founder & CEO of Global Medical Virtual Assistants, discusses using tech to boost patient care and streamline operations. Highlights of this episode include: What is a medical virtual assistant?Where do hospitals typically see the most meaningful cost savings or efficiency gains when using the medical VAs?How GMVA ensures medical virtual assistance remain fully HIPAA-compliant and safeguard patient information while working remotelyHow the virtual assistant model scale for larger hospital systems or multi-facility organizations compared to smaller practicesWhere’s the best place to start to ensure long-term ROI?What other hospital departments are a good fit for medical virtual assistance? Subscribe Today! Kelly Wisness: Hi, this is Kelly Wisness. Welcome back to the award-winning Hospital Finance Podcast. We’re pleased to welcome Beth Raboin. Beth is leading GMVA in vision in the day-to-day business operations securing the functionality of the business to drive extensive and sustainable growth. Combining her strong leadership and determination with over 22 years of corporate experience in the private and public sector of surgical device, pharmaceutical, and specialty pharmacy industries, she keeps the company moving forward with high-level strategy while understanding the details of day-to-day execution to ensure steadfast success. Prior to Beth’s corporate and entrepreneur experience, she competed as a full athletic scholarship athlete as a Division 1 gymnast at the University of Florida, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. In this episode, we’re discussing using tech to boost patient care and streamline operations. Welcome, and thank you for joining us, Beth. Beth Raboin: Oh, thank you so much for having me, Kelly. I’m so excited to be here. Kelly: We’re excited to have you. So, let’s go ahead and jump in. So, for listeners who may be newer to the concept, what exactly is a medical virtual assistant? And how do they differ from traditional outsourcing models? Beth: Yeah, oh thank you so much. Starting with a big question there, Kelly. So, first of all, medical virtual assistants are additional staff that you can bring into your hospital or medical practice to help facilitate some of the back office work that needs to happen. So, we do not do clinical care. Medical virtual assistants do all of the clerical and/or administrative patient care that happens behind the scenes. So that’s the differentiator between your typical in-hospital setting versus bringing in a medical virtual assistant. And how we’re different from other models is you’re not outsourcing. You’re not sending and outsourcing all of the work elsewhere. That’s not how it works. We are actually more like an insource. We’re additional staffing that’s brought into your medical practice and/or hospital to do the work that needs to get done within your tools, within your systems, within your workflows. And so, we’re actually integrated as part of the team. Kelly: I love that. It’s so intriguing. From a financial standpoint, where do hospitals typically see the most meaningful cost savings or efficiency gains when using the medical VAs? Beth: Oh, gosh. Well, so we’re a fraction of the cost of what it would be to hire someone here in– within the hospital system within the United States. We are outside of the United States, so we’re mainly in the Philippines where the cost of living is lower. So therefore, the cost structure for our business model is also lower. And where they can utilize our services is just, it’s endless. Where we’re seeing where we’re a huge asset– for example, we just were onboarded this past year with a huge healthcare hospital system on the West Coast. They brought us just in to do patient access to fill in some open appointments, making sure patients are going to show up to their appointments, and then backfilling the appointments within the schedule that those patients were not going to show up to. And they saw an immediate, an immediate, I think it was like $2 or $3 million difference in their bottom line just within two quarters. So that’s just one simple example. We’ve also been brought in heavily within the hospital systems, within revenue cycle management. Collecting dollars is critical for hospital systems, making sure that denied claims are in fact paid. And so the resubmittal of claims, following up on denied claims, making sure that patient balances are paid, all of that. So that also is a really big– a really great place to be able to bring in our staff to help and augment the way things are being done within that hospital. Kelly: Wow, I mean, so some significant savings there. That’s awesome. So how does GMVA ensure medical virtual assistance remain fully HIPAA-compliant and safeguard...
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