Resources

Strategy, AI, and the New Economics of Radiology  RBMA Paradigm 2026 brought radiology leaders together at a moment when the industry is facing rapid acceleration—of ... Read more

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a 0.09% increase in Medicare Advantage (MA) payments for 2027, amounting to over $700 million ... Read more

Managing joint vs. non‑joint uncertainty at the time of ordering Accurate MRI authorization starts with a clear understanding of what is being imaged. For upper ... Read more

Continuing from last month’s Telemedicine Tips, which included guidance and resources, this month’s focus shifts toward the appropriate documentation for prolonged telemedicine visits. While telemedicine ... Read more

By Jamie Shoemaker, MD, FACEP When deployed thoughtfully in revenue cycle management (RCM), AI is not about replacing clinicians or coders—it’s about defending the care ... Read more

By Jessica Carden, PESC Senior Director, Provider Enrollment One of the most important trends in Medicaid today is the continued growth of Managed Medicaid enrollment. In ... Read more

Anesthesia practices operate in some of the most operationally complex billing environments in healthcare. They face high patient volumes, time-based billing requirements, detailed documentation standards, ... Read more

Congress passes spending bill, extended Telehealth Flexibilities  Congress has extended the expiration dates for certain telehealth flexibilities from Jan 30, 2026, to Dec 31, 2027 (unless otherwise stated), as follows:  ... Read more

By Nettie McFarland, RHIT, CCS-P, CHC Director, Provider Education Support Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping documentation in emergency medicine. Voice-to-text, ambient scribing, and predictive charting ... Read more

Comprehensive documentation is essential to demonstrating medical necessity in today’s evolving regulatory environment. Incomplete or nonspecific clinical detail can lead to denials, rework, delayed payments, ... Read more

From client presentations to RFPs, we’re asked on a near-daily basis if Ventra Health is using AI technology. I believe they are asking the wrong ... Read more

Watch the EDPMA Webinar+ “Myth Busters: Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Edition — Unpacking the Realities of the No Surprises Act,” presented by Ventra Health. Independent ... Read more

Watch the Becker’s Hospital Review webinar “RCM Trend Report: How Leaders Can Protect Revenue + Adapt to Disruption”. In 2026, practices face growing pressure on ... Read more

Hospital Medicine Documentation Excellence Series Welcome back to the Hospital Medicine Documentation Excellence Series. In this installment, discover how thorough comorbidity documentation impacts patient safety, care ... Read more

HITRUST Certification validates that Ventra is meeting rigorous cybersecurity and data protection standards through independent assessment and assurance Dallas, Texas, [February 12, 2026] – Ventra ... Read more

Although the principal surgeon oversees the patient’s case, assistant surgeons may be necessary when the procedure or patient’s condition is complex. The assistant surgeon performs ... Read more

By Rachel McVey, MBA, CPMSM, CPCO, CHCSenior Director, Provider Enrollment In January 2026, the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH), the central provider data platform ... Read more

As the dust settles on 2026 ASA ADVANCE in Las Vegas, we’re energized by the conversations and strategic insights shared by hundreds of anesthesia physician leaders. Across sessions and hallway discussions, ... Read more

Platform enables providers to improve first-pass payment rates by 19%, reduce initial denial rates by 26%, and accelerate millions in delayed reimbursement through nine AI-powered ... Read more

Overview: Alaska Radiology Associates & Imaging Associates of Alaska  Few would think of a radiology practice as the happiest place on Earth, but these two come ... Read more

Co-Authored By: As an emergency physician, healthcare revenue experts, and a team deeply engaged in the world of reimbursement and physician advocacy, we’ve seen firsthand ... Read more