2026 CMS Final Rule: Impacts on Emergency Medicine
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which includes updates to the Quality … Read more
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Becker’s Hospital Review: 2026 RCM Trend Report
As providers head into 2026, shifting regulations, disruptive payer tactics, rising patient financial strain, and rapidly evolving AI tools are reshaping the revenue cycle. Independent … Read more
How an Emergency Group Achieved Record-Setting Collections in a Matter of Months
Overview: Mt. Rainier Emergency Physicians and Western Washington Emergency Physicians With a staff of 65 physicians and 55 mid-level providers, Mt. Rainier Emergency Physicians (MREP) … Read more
2026 CMS Proposed Rule: Impacts on Emergency Medicine
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule, which includes updates to the Quality … Read more
Navigating AI Adoption in Medical Practices
If suddenly it seems like all your colleagues are talking about AI, it’s not your imagination. The number of physicians using AI jumped almost 80% … Read more
First Look at the CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
On July 14, 2025, CMS released the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule. Below is a summary of the most relevant updates impacting … Read more
Turning the Tables: How Providers Can Regain Leverage Through the IDR Process
Ventra and Radix break down how providers can use the IDR process strategically to push back against unfair payer practices and optimize reimbursement. This white … Read more
Doc-to-Doc Discussion Series: 2025 RAND Report
In our first edition of the Doc-to-Doc Discussion Series, Darshan Patel, President, Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine, speaks with Emergency Medicine Strategic Advisors, Dr. Jamie … Read more
An Enterprise RCM Approach Supports Strategic Multi-Specialty Growth
Overview: About Small Hospital Innovations (SHI) SHI was founded a decade ago by two emergency physicians determined to provide much-needed services for a community hospital … Read more
Doc-to-Doc Series: Is Emergency Medicine in the US Stable? Insights from the RAND Study
By Jamie Shoemaker, MD, FACEP The RAND report is a pivotal milestone in shaping the future of Emergency Medicine, offering critical insights into the challenges, … Read more
Infographic: US Emergency Department Physician Payment Crisis
A groundbreaking study by the RAND Corporation, funded by ACEP’s EMPI, analyzing over 50 million emergency department (ED) professional claims across four years reveals an … Read more
High-Touch RCM Partnership Improves Transparency and Performance for Emergency Care Consultants
Overview: About Emergency Care Consultants (ECC) With a staff of nearly 175 providers and support staff, Emergency Care Consultants (ECC) is the leading employer of … Read more
5 Core Service Metrics: The Cornerstone of a Successful Data Strategy for Revenue Cycle Health
Top-performing practices reach their goals because they transform data into action. But with dozens of data points available across the full revenue cycle, where does … Read more
