Becker’s Hospital Review Webinar: 2026 RCM Trend Report
Practices are facing growing pressure on all sides — from tighter reimbursements and unpredictable payer behavior to increasing patient affordability challenges and rapid shifts in technology.
This webinar will break down key findings from a 2026 revenue cycle management trend report — featured in Becker’s Hospital Review — highlighting the most pressing threats and where forward-looking practices are finding opportunity.
Viability of Independent Practices
Finding Strength through Scale
Independent groups face intensifying challenges in 2026—from provider shortages to payer leverage to the escalating cost of technology. Economies of scale will determine long-term financial viability.
Staying independent in today’s healthcare economy requires more than clinical excellence—it demands business sophistication and scale. That’s where Ventra Health comes in. Explore the possibilities by booking a meeting with one of our Strategic Advisors.
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Shanna Howe
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Price Transparency & Payer Contracting
Optimized Reimbursement Begins with the Contract
The No Surprises Act created complexities but also unlocked powerful negotiation tools. Benchmarking data and the IDR process offer significant opportunities for stronger payer contracts—if used strategically.
Our Payer Strategy & Contracting team ensures yours are fair, in line with market benchmarks, and optimized to pay you appropriately for the services you deliver.
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Patient Payments in a Tough Economy
Premiums and out-of-pocket costs are climbing again in 2026, increasing pressure on patient payments. Transparent, digital-first billing experiences can stabilize revenue and protect market share.
AI & Automation
Disruption and Opportunity
AI usage is skyrocketing across healthcare, presenting both efficiency gains and payer-driven risks. Strategic, practice-wide planning is essential to realize AI’s value in revenue cycle operations.
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David Reck
Chief Technology & Data Officer
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