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New report shows NSA is working. So, why are payers, providers still mad?
A new report suggests greater in-network participation since the No Surprises Act, but more work needs to be done to iron out the law's wrinkles for major stakeholders.
GOP’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ erases 12 years of solvency for Medicare trust fund: CBO
Congressional scorekeepers expect the Hospital Insurance trust fund to run dry more than a decade earlier than they previously expected, after the Republican megabill slashed the revenues it receives.
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Agentic AI evolution begins to pave way for autonomous revenue cycle
A fully automated revenue cycle in which staff work hand-in-hand with AI is looming, but success will require a mature AI strategy.
HHS revives 340B rebate model idea, seeks industry feedback
HHS is seeking industry feedback on implementing a 340B rebate model after it scrapped a similar pilot earlier this month.
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RAAPID
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CareCredit
We do something very simple at CareCredit: We help people get the care they want for themselves and their families.
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Revenue Cycle Management
Brault
Brault is a revenue cycle and practice management organization that partners with hospitals and independent physician groups. Their intelligent practice solutions include coding and billing, MIPS optimization, provider documentation training, and practice management.
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Latest News
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New report shows NSA is working. So, why are payers, providers still mad?
A new report suggests greater in-network participation since the No Surprises Act, but more work needs to be done to iron out the law's wrinkles for major stakeholders.
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HHS revives 340B rebate model idea, seeks industry feedback
HHS is seeking industry feedback on implementing a 340B rebate model after it scrapped a similar pilot earlier this month.
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41% of rural hospitals in red ahead of Medicaid policy shift
Fewer U.S. rural hospitals are operating at a loss, but sweeping Medicaid reform over the next few years could offset these small financial improvements.
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New study supports mandatory bundled payment models
Net savings from voluntary bundled payment models are possible, but likely have a short shelf life, according to researchers from Brown University.
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Site-neutral payments would slash hospital funds by $182B
An analysis shows that expanding site-neutral payments would cut Medicare reimbursement to hospitals, threatening access to care.
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Abridge, Microsoft earn top spots for revenue cycle tech
KLAS released its list of top vendor solutions for health IT, including revenue cycle management technology and services.
Features
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Agentic AI evolution begins to pave way for autonomous revenue cycle
A fully automated revenue cycle in which staff work hand-in-hand with AI is looming, but success will require a mature AI strategy.
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How NGHS balances revenue cycle AI adoption, ROI
Northeast Georgia Health System is accelerating AI adoption, especially in revenue cycle management, but leaders have learned to balance speed of innovation with ongoing ROI.
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2026: The year of uncertainty for healthcare financial leaders
Coming off a turbulent 2025, the new year raises questions about how change will impact financial operations; a renewed focus on affordability and AI may help leaders navigate 2026.
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Meet the 6 vendors participating in the CMS WISeR Model
The vendors selected to lead a new CMS model will apply their technologies leveraging AI to streamline the Medicare prior authorization process in six states.