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The Independent Specialty Practice Is Under Siege: Here's How to Fight Back
Tom Spalla breaks down why so many independent specialty groups are struggling financially, and what practices can do to fight back without sacrificing their independence.
Tom Spalla, Revenue Leader
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The Best AI Healthcare Management Software in 2026
A balanced comparison of AI platforms for patient access, scheduling, documentation, practice operations, analytics, and revenue cycle, and where each one fits.
The Best Healthcare Automation Software in 2026
Compare built-in, RPA, and AI-agent automation for healthcare administration, from documents and payer calls to posting and claims.
The Best Claims Management Software in 2026
A side-by-side look at claims management and medical claims processing platforms, from clearinghouses to specialty-built PM systems.
The Best A/R Management Software for Healthcare in 2026
Compare healthcare accounts receivable platforms by prioritization, claim status automation, denials, and software vs. outsourced follow-up.
The Best Patient Intake Software in 2026
Compare digital registration and check-in platforms by patient experience, insurance capture, data accuracy, and how intake feeds billing.
The Best Financial Clearance Software in 2026
Compare platforms that handle eligibility, prior authorization, estimates, and assistance before care, especially for specialty treatment courses.
The Best Charge Capture & Validation Software in 2026
Compare charge capture and validation tools by missed-charge detection, specialty coding rules, and revenue integrity.
The Best Payment Posting Software in 2026
Compare payment posting software for 835 automation, deposit reconciliation, exception handling, and underpayment detection.
The Best Insurance Eligibility Verification Software in 2026
Compare eligibility verification tools by automation, benefit detail, insurance discovery, workflow fit, and pricing.
The Best Patient Payments Software in 2026
Compare patient payments platforms by statements, payment options, estimates, point-of-service collection, and automatic posting.
The Best Healthcare Reporting Software in 2026
Compare healthcare reporting tools for financial, operational, revenue cycle, and quality reporting, from built-in libraries to BI.
Eligibility Verification Best Practices for High-Volume Practices
Eligibility errors are one of the most preventable causes of denials, yet they remain one of the most common. Here's how leading practices get it right.
Breaking Down Data Silos: Interoperability's Role in Modern RCM
Disconnected EHRs, clearinghouses, and billing systems create blind spots that cost practices money every day. Interoperability is how you close them.
The Revenue Impact of Credentialing Delays, and How to Avoid Them
A single credentialing delay can cost a new provider tens of thousands of dollars in unbillable revenue. Here's how to shrink the timeline.
AR Aging Benchmarks by Specialty: How Do You Compare?
AR aging targets vary widely by specialty. We break down realistic benchmarks for oncology, cardiology, and other high-complexity practices.
Telehealth Billing Rules Every Practice Should Know in 2026
Telehealth flexibilities are evolving again in 2026. Here's a practical rundown of what's changed, what's expiring, and how to keep claims clean.
The True Cost of Manual Prior Authorization in Health Systems
Most health systems don't realize how many staff hours are lost to manual prior auth workflows. We break down the numbers, and what automation can recover.
A Value-Based Care Readiness Checklist for Specialty Practices
Value-based contracts are spreading into specialty care. Use this checklist to assess whether your data, workflows, and reporting can support them.
The Best Practice Management Software in 2026
A practical, side-by-side comparison of the top practice management platforms for specialty healthcare practices, independent groups, and growing provider organizations.
The Best Medical Billing Software in 2026
A practical guide comparing the top medical billing platforms for specialty practices, independent groups, and billing teams in 2026.
The Best Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Software in 2026
A side-by-side look at the top RCM platforms for specialty practices, independent groups, and health systems in 2026.
The Best Healthcare Analytics & Business Intelligence Software in 2026
A practical comparison of healthcare analytics and BI platforms, from specialty revenue cycle benchmarks to enterprise data platforms and general BI tools.
The Best Patient Scheduling Software in 2026
A practical comparison of the top patient scheduling platforms to help practices reduce no-shows and streamline appointments in 2026.
The Best Patient Engagement Software in 2026
A practical comparison of the top patient engagement platforms for communication, intake, and collections in 2026.
The Best Prior Authorization Software in 2026
A practical comparison of prior authorization and prior authorization automation software, from requirement detection to claim-time checks.
The Best Denial Management Software in 2026
A practical comparison of denial management and denial prevention software to help practices and health systems recover revenue and stop repeat denials.
The Best EHR Integration & Interoperability Software in 2026
A practical comparison of EHR integration and HL7-FHIR interoperability platforms for connecting practice management, billing, and clinical data.
The Best Oncology Practice Management Software in 2026
A practical comparison of the top oncology practice management and EHR platforms for cancer care practices in 2026.
The Best AI Tools for Healthcare Revenue Cycle in 2026
A practical comparison of the top AI tools for automating prior authorization, denial prediction, and other revenue cycle tasks in 2026.
Can AI Improve Coding Accuracy Without Replacing Coders?
AI-assisted coding tools are improving accuracy and speed, but the practices seeing the best results are pairing automation with experienced coders, not eliminating them.
FHIR R4 in Practice: What Your IT Team Needs to Know
FHIR R4 is the standard, but implementing it cleanly takes more than vendor promises. Here's what we've learned across 50+ integrations.
HIPAA Compliance Is a Floor, Not a Ceiling
Meeting HIPAA requirements keeps you legal. Building a genuine security culture keeps your patients safe. Here's the difference.
Why Patient Financial Experience Is the New Frontier of Collections
As patient financial responsibility rises, the practices that win on collections are the ones that treat patients like consumers, not debtors.
Specialty Pharmacy Billing Trends to Watch in 2026
From white bagging mandates to biosimilar substitution rules, specialty pharmacy billing is shifting fast in 2026. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.
Denial Prevention vs. Denial Management: Why the Distinction Matters
Most practices are great at fighting denials after they happen and terrible at stopping them in the first place. Here's how to shift the balance toward prevention.
Top 5 Revenue Cycle Management Challenges for Specialty Healthcare
From interoperability and charge capture to payer contracting, prior authorization, and patient engagement: the five RCM challenges specialty practices face most.
Impact of Successfully Managing Payer Contracting on Specialty Practice Financial Performance
As bundled payments and value-based contracts spread, specialty practices need full visibility into payer contracts to protect reimbursement.
Optimized, Automated Activity Capture Supports Successful Revenue Cycle Management in Specialty Care
Complete, automated activity capture gives specialty practices compliant reimbursement and minimizes charge loss across complex treatment plans.
Improving Interoperability Between Clinical and Financial Systems in Specialty Care
Connecting clinical and financial systems gives specialists the complete, current view of rendered services they need to document, treat, and bill correctly.
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