Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Name
06. Paying the Price: Strategies for Managing Denials and Slow Payments
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Denise Boykin, CPA, MBA, CHFP, Vice President, System and Strategic Finance, Ascension
- Kathleen Moriarty, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCM, Senior Director, Case Management, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Kyle McElroy, Senior Vice President, RCM Operations, Conifer Health Solutions
- René Suntay, Chief Financial Officer, Meadville Medical Center
Description
Denied claims and slow payments strain healthcare organizations’ finances. This panel explores practical strategies to reduce denials, accelerate collections, and optimize revenue cycle operations. Leaders share insights on workflow improvements, technology adoption, staff training, and payer collaboration, offering actionable approaches to strengthen cash flow, financial stability, and organizational resilience.



