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Thunderstruck By OpenEvidence’s $12B Valuation? Don’t Be.
OpenEvidence has raised nearly $700 million since it was founded in 2021. Last month, the Miami-based company closed a $250 million Series D funding round that brought its valuation to a whopping $12 billion. What about the startup has so captivated investors? They point to OpenEvidence’s bottom-up, doctor-first model, which has prompted 757,000 doctors to…
What is revenue cycle optimization: examples & strategies
At A Glance Modern revenue cycle optimization leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to help healthcare organizations capture revenue and maintain a healthy cash flow. This article outlines proven strategies for streamlining operations across the revenue cycle — from patient access and collections to claims and payer contract management. Key takeaways: Revenue cycle optimization improves…
Butterfly Medical Offers Non-Surgical Option to Treat Enlarged Prostate
An enlarged prostate is a big problem for men, no pun intended. According to Yale Medicine, about 50% of men between the ages of 51 and 60 have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate. The problem among older men is worse, with 70% among those aged 60 to 69 and around 80% of…
AI in healthcare RCM: 2026 opportunities and insights
At A Glance Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) is growing, according to Experian Health’s latest survey. But many providers feel that human oversight still plays a critical role. Discover insights on key trends, use cases and barriers to AI’s evolving role in RCM. Key takeaways: Nearly two-thirds of…
Crothall’s Carolyn Mixon Celebrates 60 Years in Healthcare
One of Crothall’s longest-running associates recently celebrated her 60th work anniversary in the healthcare industry. Carolyn Mixon, Environmental Services operations manager at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama, began working as a housekeeper in 1965. She started her career at the former Peoples Hospital and moved to Walker Baptist when it opened in 1980. To celebrate this milestone, her friends and co-workers presented the 80-year-old with a certificate and a plaque, and treated her to dinner at a…
Included Health Launches Alternative Plan Design for Employers
Included Health, a navigation and virtual care company, is launching into the insurance space with its alternative plan design for employers, the company announced last week. The San Francisco-based company provides virtual and in-person care, navigation and care coordination and 24/7 support for clinical and administrative needs. The new alternative plan design offers a “copay-first…
Premise-Crossover Merger: Inside the $2B Push for a New Employer Health Model
Access to primary care is collapsing in the U.S., creating an opening for new models that lower costs and improve outcomes. This week, Premise Health and Crossover Health moved to capitalize on that opportunity, announcing an agreement to merge into a single company focused on scaling primary care access. The combined organization will provide onsite,…
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
This roundup is published monthly. It is meant to highlight some of healthcare’s recent hiring news and is not intended to be comprehensive. If you have news about an executive appointment, resignation or layoff that you would like to share for this roundup, please reach out to [email protected]. Hires Behavioral healthcare provider Acadia Healthcare abruptly…
Experian Health ranked #1 in Best in KLAS for 2026
Experian Health’s Contract Manager and Contract Analysis product has been ranked #1 in the 2026 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report, for the fourth consecutive year. Adam Gale, CEO of KLAS Research, says, “The Best in KLAS awards recognize the vendors who consistently deliver excellence through partnership with healthcare organizations. Winning this award means…
The Growing Cost of Medical Bill Collection: How Healthcare Organizations Are Using New AI and Clinical Insights to Improve the Revenue Cycle Management Experience
As more hospitals and medical practices assess AI applications to improve medical bill collection and revenue cycle management more broadly, it’s a good opportunity to discuss what healthcare organizations see as the ROI for revenue cycle management. That was one of the topics of a webinar sponsored by Smarter Technologies. The conversation with Smarter Technologies…