Data Silos Stall AI Expansion in Health Care Revenue Cycle
ACA International
New research indicates that while most health systems have moved artificial intelligence into live workflows, fragmented data remains a problem. As health care providers move beyond the initial experimentation phase of artificial intelligence, a structural challenge has emerged.
Protecting Hospital Revenue in 2026: Why DRG Downgrades and Clinical Validation Denials Demand Different Strategies
DWT International
Hospitals are facing a steady rise in payment disputes over their assignment of a Diagnosis Related Group (DRG). These disputes fall into two general categories: coding-based DRG downgrades and clinical validation denials. While the denials may look similar, they stem from different issues and require distinct strategies.
Agentic AI and the Race to a Touchless Revenue Cycle
McKinsey & Company
AI enablement of healthcare providers’ revenue cycle could cut cost-to-collect by 30 to 60 percent, optimize payment accuracy and refocus the workforce on high-value expertise and patient experience.
The Business of Empathy: Why Patient Experience is More than Just Numbers in the Revenue Cycle
Healthcare IT Today
Revenue cycle leaders must embrace a holistic perspective on patient feedback, recognizing that even minor improvements in satisfaction scores can signify substantial progress. There is a critical need to integrate the revenue cycle into a broader patient experience strategy by democratizing data, dismantling silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
