Medical billing and collections

Medical billing and collections ensure financial stability. Patient collections bridge gaps, securing payments directly from consumers. This financial stability enables providers to maintain high-quality care, invest in IT and sustain operations, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and the overall delivery of healthcare services.

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News 30 Oct 2025
Insurers point to provider misuse of surprise billing arbitration

A new report from AHIP and BCBSA shows providers submitting high volumes of ineligible claims, as payers and providers continue to place blame for federal IDR hiccups. Continue Reading
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- Jacqueline LaPointe, Executive Editor
News 22 Oct 2025
R1 launches a revenue 'operating system' for end-to-end coverage

R1 announced the launch of the Phare Operating System, which utilizes AI agents to orchestrate automated revenue cycle management, spanning from patient access to denials management. Continue Reading
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- Jacqueline LaPointe, Executive Editor

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