Finance and Business Strategy

HOW-TO GUIDE: Stop Revenue Leakage at the Source

Discover 5 financial metrics you can improve today by automating posting, reconciliation, and denial workflows.

Published June 13, 2025 12:34 pm | Updated August 19, 2025 11:39 am

Healthcare revenue cycle leaders are under pressure to deliver stronger results—without adding headcount. Yet outdated processes like manual posting, paper EOBs, and fragmented reconciliation continue to drain time and resources.

This concise guide reveals how leading health systems are tackling these challenges head-on by automating key payment workflows to:

  • Reduce bad debt and unapplied cash
  • Lower labor costs by eliminating manual tasks
  • Boost denial recovery with faster, smarter workflows
  • Shorten days in A/R for stronger cash flow
  • Accelerate financial close with fewer surprises

Download the guide to learn how automation can help your organization reduce revenue leakage and build a more resilient revenue cycle.

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