by Katie Corcoran | Jul 10, 2026 | All Posts, Patient Collections, RCM Thought Leadership
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...
by Katie Corcoran | Apr 21, 2026 | All Posts, RCM Data Analytics, RCM Thought Leadership
Whether you’re a multi-specialty group or an independent hospitalist team, your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) partner is the heart of your financial ecosystem. When that heart starts to skip a beat—manifesting as rising denial rates, sagging cash flow, or a total...
by Katie Corcoran | Apr 7, 2026 | All Posts, RCM Data Analytics, RCM Thought Leadership
In the modern healthcare landscape, the “In-house vs. Outsourced” debate is no longer just about who enters the data—it’s about financial survival. As payer complexities grow and the labor market for skilled medical billers remains tight, many practices...
by Katie Corcoran | Apr 6, 2026 | All Posts, Patient Collections, RCM Best Practices, RCM Thought Leadership
In the modern healthcare landscape, the “business” of medicine is increasingly defined by two critical factors: how effectively you communicate with your patients and how efficiently you manage your revenue cycle. Today, UnisLink is proud to announce a...
by Katie Corcoran | Feb 11, 2026 | All Posts, Claim Denials, RCM Best Practices, RCM Thought Leadership
Few denial codes waste more time—or quietly drain more revenue—than CO‑16, the infamous “missing information” adjustment that’s anything but simple. In the complex world of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), the CO-16 Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) is often...
by Katie Corcoran | Jan 9, 2026 | All Posts, Medical Coding, RCM Thought Leadership
1. It’s a New Era for Medicare Reimbursement Beginning in 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will permanently split the Medicare Conversion Factor (CF). Under this new structure: Advanced APM participants receive a higher Conversion Factor...
