Week of April 18, 2026: 7 ways to hit 95% FPAR + What’s changing in Medicare

Payers are increasingly using AI to drive denials, and billing leaders are feeling the pressure. This week’s resources help you stay ahead, with strategies for preventing denials, preparing for 2026 Medicare changes, navigating telehealth billing, and using the right modifiers to keep claims moving.

According to Tebra’s latest State of the Medical Billing Industry report, 46% of billing companies say denials increased in 2025, and 67% believe payers are using AI to drive those denials.

This free listicle outlines 7 front-end strategies to prevent denials before submission, reduce rework, and move your first-pass acceptance rate closer to 95%, so you can spend less time chasing corrections and more time protecting cash flow.

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