Finance

EMS reimbursement pressures are rising as audits, denials and documentation scrutiny intensify across the industry. As payer analytics become more sophisticated, EMS organizations are facing growing pressure to justify every transport, document every modifier accurately and prevent revenue leakage before…

For small and rural hospitals, today’s interoperability requirements are reshaping where revenue cycle pressure lands first: at the front end. Real-time eligibility verification, advance explanations of benefits and faster prior authorization aren’t just technology updates, they are operational shifts that…

Health systems are facing a convergence of rising outpatient demand and tightening margins, forcing real estate decisions into the strategic spotlight. At the same time, limited construction and 92.7 percent occupancy rates are tightening supply. Delayed decisions can result in…

The CEOs named the mandate. The CFOs are building the operating answer. At Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting, the CFOs running Cleveland Clinic, Ascension, Kaiser Permanente, Sentara Health, Allina Health, NYC Health + Hospitals, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth and Temple Health told…

Revenue cycle teams are stretched thin. Denials are increasing, hiring is more difficult and administrative workloads continue to grow. Many organizations are dedicating substantial time to denial management and rework, limiting their ability to focus on strategic initiatives. This guide…

FQHCs are facing unprecedented financial and operational pressure driven by Medicaid uncertainty, staffing challenges, and increasing reimbursement complexity. This article outlines the key trends shaping 2026 and provides actionable strategies to stabilize revenue performance, reduce denials, and improve cash flow.…

From updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to the rollback of telemedicine flexibilities, reimbursement in 2026 is being shaped by policy shifts, payment recalibration and mounting operational pressure. This white paper breaks down the most important Medicare trends impacting…

For many hospitals and academic medical centers, financial performance is balancing on a knife’s edge. Margins remain thin, variability is high, and leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable results faster than ever before. Huron Managed Services is working…

New findings from more than 1,000 patients and over 200 revenue cycle leaders show measurable progress in patient access. At the same time, persistent gaps in financial transparency, data accuracy and digital engagement continue to impact both patient experience and…

Across health systems, millions in earned revenue sit inside zero-balance accounts. A claim reaches zero balance. Payment posts. The account closes. Weeks or months later, few hospitals have the resources to revisit whether the payment matched contractual terms or whether…