Once a patient or their insurance provider is billed for services, the outstanding amount becomes part of the practice’s accounts receivable (A/R). Practices track A/R in various ways, including “Days in A/R,” calculated by dividing total A/R by the practice’s average daily charges. Additionally, accounts are categorized based on their age, such as 1-30 days […]
The COVID-19 pandemic created major challenges for revenue cycle management (RCM) leaders. Healthcare organizations closed service lines, moved employees to remote work, and faced growing self-pay balances. These changes exposed inefficiencies in accounts receivable (A/R) processes. They also made productivity harder to track. The pandemic caused significant financial losses for healthcare organizations. The American Hospital […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant changes in healthcare, from helping detect lung cancer and identifying gene mutations associated with autism to addressing social determinants of health and managing chronic conditions. The technology is also being used to automate and optimize clinical workflows, contributing to improved outcomes, reduced costs, and greater satisfaction among both patients […]



