Week of January 3, 2026: Free workbook to help you master 2026 billing challenges

Happy new year! Medical billing in 2026 leaves little room for error. With tighter payer rules, rising costs, shifting Medicaid coverage, and increased scrutiny around compliance and data security, billers are being asked to do more — faster, and with fewer mistakes.

In this issue, we’re focusing on what will help you stay ahead: a new workbook to tackle 2026 billing challenges, professional development opportunities to sharpen your skills, proven revenue-growth strategies, ways to streamline patient payments, and guidance on incident-to billing compliance. Each resource is designed to help you protect revenue, reduce rework, and move into 2026 with confidence.

With stricter payer policies, rising operational costs, shifting Medicaid coverage, and growing concerns around data security and staffing, the margin for medical billing error is smaller than ever. 

This workbook was built to help you steady the chaos. Inside, you’ll find updated checklists, clearer processes, and new automation ideas to simplify your workflows, stay compliant, and strengthen your revenue in 2026.

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