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The latest in all things RCM, Electronic Health Records, Radiology Information Systems, Practice Management, Medical Billing, Value-Based Care, & Healthcare IT.

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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.

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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.

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The Importance of Patient Engagement: Why They - And You - Need It

Learn why patient engagement is a necessity and how you can master it within your practice.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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 In 2026, that framing is officially outdated.

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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.

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Medical Billing / RCM

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.