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Common denial reason codes in medical billing
Claim denial reason codes in medical billing indicate problems in the revenue cycle, understanding the codes and identifying patterns is key to prevention.
Patient collection rate falls by over 3 percentage points
Patient collection rates for commercially insured patients fell in 2024, worsening revenue cycle challenges and requiring providers to adapt their tech and data-driven strategies.
RPA to Gen AI: How AI in revenue cycle management is evolving
AI in revenue cycle management is at an inflection point, with providers adopting automation, NLP and generative AI to streamline processes and reduce burdens.
Private equity exits lead to physician turnover at practices
Private equity exits drive higher physician turnover, impacting retention, care access and market stability, as doctors shift to larger practices post-exit.
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Latest News
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Trump to expand, enforce healthcare price transparency
A new executive order aims to strengthen healthcare price transparency requirements issued during President Trump's first term and increase enforcement of noncompliance.
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State of U.S. rural hospitals: No margin, no mission
Highlighting financial struggles, a new study reveals nearly half of U.S. rural hospitals face closures, service cuts and declining healthcare access for communities.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary in a controversial vote, despite criticism over his anti-vaccine views and opposition from many physicians.
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Private equity behind large healthcare bankruptcies in 2024
Private equity played a major role in 2024 healthcare bankruptcies, accounting for 21% of cases, with critics blaming cost-cutting and short-term profit strategies.
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KLAS names top revenue cycle management vendors in 2025
The 2025 Best in KLAS report ranks top revenue cycle management vendors based on customer reviews, with Waystar, Availity and FinThrive leading key markets, like claims management.
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AMA-backed bill seeks to stop 2.83% Medicare payment cut
Lawmakers propose a bill to roll back the 2.83% Medicare payment cut, raise reimbursements by 2% and ease financial strains on physicians to protect patient care.
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Achieving hospital price transparency for compliance, patients
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How Trump's tariffs may affect the healthcare supply chain
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How workforce compacts boost physician engagement
Enhance physician engagement with clear physician-organization compacts that align goals, reduce burnout and foster collaboration for a better workplace and patient care.