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 18 Nov 2025
Google Cloud, Conifer team up for end-to-end AI RCM

Conifer is leveraging AI capabilities from Google Cloud to power end-to-end revenue cycle management workflows within its proprietary technology platform. Continue Reading
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- Jacqueline LaPointe, Executive Editor
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

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CMS confirms retroactive payments, eases address reporting
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