From HFMA announcement of the 2026 MAP Award winners to two health systems striking RCM partnerships, here are eight revenue cycle updates that Becker’s reported in March:
1. For the first time, payers must publicly post data on how often they deny prior authorization requests, how quickly they process them and how often denials are overturned on appeal. The first reports were due March 31 under a rule CMS finalized in 2024.
2. Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health said it is seeing measurable gains from bringing revenue cycle operations in-house.
3. Chicago-based Rush University System for Health predicts additional revenue capture after adopting automated coding and billing for infusions.
4. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Healthcare Systems of America struck a revenue cycle outsourcing partnership with Conifer Health Solutions.
5. The Healthcare Financial Management Association awarded 20 providers the 2026 MAP Award for high performance in revenue cycle.
6. Two executives shared how their nursing backgrounds influenced their roles as revenue cycle leaders.
7. Stamford (Conn.) Health struck a revenue cycle management agreement with Ensemble Health Partners.
8. Two revenue cycle leaders shared the most effective strategy they’ve implemented in the past year to reduce denials.
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