HealthIT Answers December 5, 2025
In 2025, healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) saw major advances in AI-driven automation, cloud-based partnerships, and new tools for denial prevention, patient engagement, and financial integrity. It shifted from incremental automation to AI-first strategies that blended cloud, automation, and predictive analytics to reduce denials, accelerate cash flow, and improve patient trust. We asked our experts what progress they think we will see in 2026 for RCM in healthcare. Here is what they had to say.
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