Introducing the R1 Provider Edge  

R1 Transforms Healthcare RCM with Curated Content and Continuing Education

R1 Provider Edge is our groundbreaking program designed to provide in-depth insights and education created exclusively for R1 customers across the country. It delivers deep insights and practical education on revenue cycle management (RCM).

This initiative builds on R1’s partnerships with 95 of the top 100 U.S. health systems. Through that network, customers gain access to broad industry perspectives, in-depth trend analysis, and proven best practices in revenue cycle performance.

Helping Providers Navigate Financial Pressures

Healthcare leaders continue to face serious financial challenges, from staffing shortages and fee reductions to rising costs and difficult payer relationships. R1 Provider Edge was created to help address these headwinds head-on.

The program offers actionable guidance to improve internal processes, strengthen financial stability, and lead strategic initiatives with confidence. Customers receive exclusive insights on regulatory changes, national trends, emerging technologies, and revenue cycle intelligence, all curated by R1’s team of experts.

Advancing Professional Development

R1 Provider Edge also supports providers’ professional growth. Participants can earn continuing education credits (CECs) through major industry organizations, including:

• American Academy of Professional Coders
• Healthcare Financial Management Association
• American Health Information Management Association
• American College of Medical Practice Executives
• American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management

These credits help teams maintain certifications and build stronger internal training programs.

Empowering Providers to Adapt and Excel

Natalie Klotsche, R1’s EVP of Revenue Performance Solutions, says the goal of R1 Provider Edge is to help clients face ongoing and emerging challenges in the healthcare revenue cycle, no matter the cause.

“Healthcare providers face headwinds directly affecting financial performance that aren’t going away,” Klotsche explains. “Because we are committed to meeting providers wherever they are in their revenue cycle journey, we are launching R1 Provider Edge to empower clients to future-proof their financial performance and enhance their patient experiences with our extensive data insights and deep domain expertise.”

Expert Guidance from Industry Leaders

Backed by more than 30 seasoned experts in healthcare finance and technology, R1 Provider Edge offers practical guidance in critical areas:

• AI and automation
• Denial management
• Price transparency
• Regulatory affairs and compliance
• Government reimbursement
• Patient financial experience

R1’s mission remains clear: to make healthcare work better for all. With insight drawn from more than 670 million annual patient encounters, R1 Provider Edge identifies revenue cycle trends and translates them into actionable strategies that drive measurable improvement.