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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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Patient Experience6 min read

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.

July 9, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Data Integration10 min read

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.

July 6, 2026 · Joe GockermanRead more
Revenue Cycle Strategy7 min read

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.

June 18, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Analytics & Reporting8 min read

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.

June 4, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Compliance6 min read

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.

May 21, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Workflow Automation6 min read

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.

May 8, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Revenue Cycle Strategy9 min read

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.

May 7, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
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Buyer's Guide10 min read

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.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

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.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide10 min read

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.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

The Best Healthcare Analytics Software in 2026

A practical comparison of the top healthcare analytics and reporting platforms for specialty practices and health systems in 2026.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide8 min read

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.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide8 min read

The Best Patient Engagement Software in 2026

A practical comparison of the top patient engagement platforms for communication, intake, and collections in 2026.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

The Best Prior Authorization Software in 2026

A practical comparison of the top prior authorization platforms to help reduce delays, denials, and administrative burden in 2026.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

The Best Denial Management Software in 2026

A practical comparison of the top denial management platforms to help practices and health systems recover revenue faster in 2026.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

The Best EHR Interoperability & HL7-FHIR Platforms in 2026

A practical comparison of the top interoperability and HL7-FHIR platforms for connecting practice management, billing, and clinical data in 2026.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

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.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Buyer's Guide9 min read

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.

May 1, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
AI & Automation7 min read

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.

April 23, 2026 · Fiona PeoplesRead more
Data Integration9 min read

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.

April 22, 2026 · Joe GockermanRead more
Compliance5 min read

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.

April 10, 2026 · Joe GockermanRead more
Patient Experience6 min read

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.

April 9, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Specialty Billing8 min read

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.

March 26, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
Denial Management7 min read

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.

March 12, 2026 · Daniela HigginsRead more
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Revenue Cycle Strategy7 min read

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.

March 10, 2026 · Unlimited SystemsRead more
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Revenue Cycle Strategy6 min read

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.

August 25, 2021 · Unlimited SystemsRead more
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Workflow Automation5 min read

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.

August 25, 2021 · Unlimited SystemsRead more
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Interoperability6 min read

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.

August 25, 2021 · Unlimited SystemsRead more

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