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Low-income patients face uphill battle when fighting health insurance denials, Umass research finds

Medical Economics

adults with private health insurance between 2017 and 2019. Another finding: about 40% of all denials were due to billing errors by health care providers or processing mistakes by insurers—a reminder that many denials are not based on medical necessity or policy rules, but administrative mishaps. 73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr.,

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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 targets physician pay, prevention and wellness, skin substitutes

Medical Economics

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule with new rules and a deliberate nod to independent medical practices. 72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups July 9th 2025 KFF analysts: Big Beautiful Bill is biggest change to U.S.

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Rising Healthcare Costs in 2025: What Providers Can Do to Manage the Impact  

CollaborateMD

Moody reports spending by providers on security management will also continue to rise, with cyber spending as a percentage of total technology budgets climbing to an estimated 7% in 2023 from 5% in 2019. KPMG reveals that CMS predicts total hospital provider spending will increase by 50 percent between 2022 and 2030.

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6 strategies to improve bad debt management in medical billing 

Health Prime

In the complex world of medical billing, dealing with bad debt is an inevitable challenge that healthcare providers often face. Unpaid bills, denied claims, and delayed payments can significantly impact the financial health of a medical practice. Strategies to improve bad debt management in medical billing 1.

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From Overwhelming Billing to Thriving Practice: Coronis Health Empowers Your Gastroenterology Practice 

Coronis Health

While you focus on delivering exceptional patient care, the intricate complexities of billing and coding can become a source of frustration. We offer specialized outsourced billing and coding support designed to overcome the unique challenges you face, including the current staffing shortage.

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The Expectation Gap Between What Patients Want Vs What They Get

Health Populi

Most health consumers expect providers to communicate about routine health care helping them track lab results, recommend and schedule preventive tests and screenings, text or online chat between appointments, and send reminders about taking medicines. Less than half say they’re currently getting that support from health care providers.

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Telehealth Update from J.D. Power, Amwell, Cigna, GoodRx, and a Trio of Smart Doctors

Health Populi

Safety was the key driver for utilization at a rate of 46% of people using telehealth in 2020, and only 13% in 2019. Power has measured telehealth satisfaction, based on four considerations: customer service, consultation, enrollment, and billing and payment. This is the second year that J.D.