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Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Jim O'Neill
February 11th, 2026
For clinical laboratories, compliance risk is no longer confined to the legal department. It is now a core financial, operational, and enterprise risk.
Medical Billing / RCM | Orthopedic
By:
David M. Guarnaccia
February 9th, 2026
For orthopedic practices, 2026 is not just another update year. It is a reset. Decisions about where care is delivered have always mattered clinically. Now they matter financially just as much. Medicare payment policy has made site of service a direct driver of reimbursement, and practices that do not adapt will feel it in quieter but very real ways.
Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.
Medical Billing / RCM | Orthopedic
By:
Adam Andrew
February 9th, 2026
At first glance, Medicare’s finalized conversion factor increase for 2026 looks like good news for orthopedic practices. Higher rates should mean higher revenue.
Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Jim O'Neill
February 5th, 2026
Laboratory reimbursement is back in the spotlight and the stakes are higher than ever before.
Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Gene Spirito, MBA
January 19th, 2026
If there’s one frustration nearly every healthcare organization shares in 2026, it’s this:
Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Christina Rosario
January 16th, 2026
For years, patient financial engagement was treated as a collections problem. In 2026, that framing is officially outdated.
Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Jim O'Neill
January 15th, 2026
In 2026, laboratory billing teams are facing a perfect storm.
Medical Billing / RCM | Laboratory
By:
Christina Rosario
January 14th, 2026
Laboratory revenue cycle management has never been simple — but in 2026, it has become structurally harder.
By:
Gene Spirito, MBA
January 4th, 2026
Medical billing and revenue cycle management are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference between medical billing vs revenue cycle management is critical for healthcare practices and laboratories that want to improve cash flow, reduce denials, and gain real visibility into their financial performance.