Rev Cycle Insights

Struggling with denied claims and delayed payments? Learn the 5 key stages of the medical claim life cycle and discover how to prevent rejections, speed up processing, and improve your revenue cycle efficiency.

In this guide, I break down everything patient access staff members need to know about Good Faith Estimates - what they are, who they apply to, and how to incorporate them into your registration process.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make waves across industries, healthcare is no exception. AI has begun to play a significant role in medical coding and billing, automating many routine tasks, and raising questions about the future of jobs in these fields. While automation can be a powerful tool for improving efficiency, it also brings uncertainty, especially for those in roles that involve repetitive or highly structured tasks. So, if you’re considering a career in healthcare finance, or if you’re already in medical billing or coding, you may be wondering: Is AI coming for my job? And what career paths in healthcare finance are more future-proof? Let’s dive into why revenue cycle management (RCM) may be the safer bet and why this field remains highly valuable—even in a world increasingly powered by AI.

When people hear "revenue cycle management," they often think it’s just another term for billing. It makes sense—billing is one of the most visible aspects of the revenue cycle. But in reality, revenue cycle management (RCM) is a much broader, more complex process that goes far beyond simply sending out bills. It’s the lifeblood of a healthcare organization’s financial health, touching every part of the patient journey, from registration to final payment. In this article, we’ll explore why RCM is more than just billing, and why understanding the full scope of the revenue cycle is essential for improving efficiency, reducing errors, and boosting revenue.