by Katie Corcoran | Sep 9, 2026 | All Posts, Claim Denials, Practice Profitability, RCM Best Practices, RCM Technology
In most clinics today, the biggest revenue leak isn’t the initial denial—it’s the quiet decision not to appeal. When you look at the data, the appeal gap becomes one of the most significant, yet under‑managed, financial risks in your revenue cycle. The Claim Denial...
by Katie Corcoran | Sep 1, 2026 | All Posts, Medical Coding, Outsourcing RCM
The administrative backbone of every medical practice is its coding team. Accurate translation of complex, unstructured clinical encounters into highly structured ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes is what directly drives organizational revenue and regulatory compliance....
by Katie Corcoran | Aug 27, 2026 | All Posts, Claim Denials, Practice Profitability
For most clinic CFOs and equity holders, claim denials show up as line‑items on aging reports and write‑offs. The reality is more sobering: denials function like a hidden tax on EBITDA, cash flow, and practice valuation. You pay this “tax” every month, whether you see...
by Katie Corcoran | Aug 13, 2026 | All Posts, Claim Denials, RCM Best Practices, RCM Technology
If you lead a medical clinic today, you already know that margins are thin and reimbursement risk is rising. The question isn’t whether denials are hurting your performance—it’s whether your organization operates as a denial factory or a clean claim factory. A denial...
by Katie Corcoran | Aug 4, 2026 | All Posts, Claim Denials, RCM Technology, RCM Thought Leadership
The financial relationship between healthcare providers and commercial insurance payers has reached an unprecedented friction point. Across the national healthcare landscape, medical practices and acute care health systems are reporting an alarming surge in claim...
by Katie Corcoran | Jul 10, 2026 | All Posts, Patient Collections
The “$5,000 Gap” refers to the massive disconnect between rising individual deductibles (which range from $1,800 for employer plans up to $5,000+ for ACA Bronze/Silver plans) and the average American’s lack of liquid savings. In 2026, successful...
by Katie Corcoran | Jul 8, 2026 | All Posts, Patient Collections, RCM Thought Leadership
For healthcare leaders, the gap between expected reimbursement and actual payment is a constant source of financial friction. A recurring question in revenue cycle meetings is: Why does an insurance payer pay less than the national standard for certain procedures?...
by Katie Corcoran | Jun 15, 2026 | All Posts, Claim Denials, RCM Technology, RCM Thought Leadership
In 2026, blockchain is the infrastructural backbone for “frictionless claims.” By utilizing decentralized ledgers and smart contracts, healthcare providers can eliminate manual eligibility checks and payment delays. This shift reduces administrative...
by Katie Corcoran | May 21, 2026 | All Posts, RCM Thought Leadership
In today’s healthcare environment, the “last mile” of the revenue cycle—dealing with physical mail, paper checks, and manual reconciliation—remains one of the most significant drains on practice resources. To solve this, UnisLink and Anatomy have partnered...
by Katie Corcoran | May 14, 2026 | All Posts, Medical Coding, Outsourcing RCM
For many healthcare organizations, the leap to a full Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solution feels like a “package deal” they aren’t quite ready for. Perhaps your internal billing team is excellent, but they are drowning in the complexities of...
