HealthLeaders Media September 15, 2022
Industry experts share advice for revenue cycle leaders on battling denials including closing gaps in the middle revenue cycle and understanding payer criteria.
Health systems have made avoiding and managing denials a top priority, but for many, their best efforts have yet to turn the tide. The quest to get ahead of denials and protect revenue has gained urgency as hospitals continue to cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In fact, hospitals and health systems are experiencing some of the worst margins since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, putting 2022 on track to become the worst financial year for the healthcare sector since the crisis first started.
With budget cuts and staffing shortages putting pressure on...