Here’s a sampling of the recent articles R1 revenue cycle experts are reading:
Xtelligent Rev Cycle Management
Going from agentic AI hype to revenue cycle reality
Revenue cycle management has set its sights on agentic AI to solve major pain points, but there are some implementation considerations before the tech can deliver on its promises. Technology vendors and provider partners are quickly building a portfolio of use cases. But, as it goes in healthcare, implementing new technologies takes time, patience and a lot of due diligence.
Kiplinger
Prior authorization coming to traditional Medicare starting in 2026
Traditional Medicare, also known as Original Medicare, has historically required little in the way of pre-authorization for beneficiaries seeking services; pre-authorization was typically the domain of Medicare Advantage. But that’s about to change, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will implement prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting next year.
Yahoo Finance
Revenue cycle management market to hit $105.35 billion by 2030
The global revenue cycle management market, valued at US$54.97 billion in 2024, stood at US$61.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to advance at a resilient CAGR of 11.5% from 2025 to 2030, culminating in a forecasted valuation of US$105.35 billion by the end of the period. This growth reflects an urgent need for digital-first, AI-enabled solutions that simplify complex financial workflows, reduce claim denials and improve care delivery economics.
Health Care Business News
Escaping the revenue cycle management trap
From soaring administrative workloads to delayed reimbursements, healthcare providers face a mounting crisis in revenue cycle management (RCM). Legacy payment systems once considered standard practice, including paper checks and disconnected remittance files, now pose significant financial drains in today’s demanding and low-margin care environment. Data over the past few years spotlights the strain. For every $100 a primary care provider brings in, $20 is allocated toward administrative costs according to a 2025 report.
