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Revenue Cycle Management

Insights on improving healthcare financial operations.

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RCM best practices
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Medical Billing

Learn strategies for claim accuracy, billing compliance, payment optimization, and insurance processes.

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Claim accuracy
Billing compliance
Payment optimization

Medical Coding

Stay updated on ICD-10 updates, CPT coding changes, coding accuracy, and compliance guidelines.

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ICD-10 updates
CPT coding changes
Coding accuracy

Denial Management

Explore denial prevention, appeal strategies, and AR improvement.

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Denial prevention
Appeal strategies
AR improvement

Healthcare Technology

Insights into AI in healthcare, automation, analytics, and digital transformation.

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AI in healthcare
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Latest RCM Insights

Read articles written by YAKKAY Healthcare billing, coding, and technology analysts.

How Autonomous AI Agents Are Transforming Medical Claim Scrubbing
RCM Technology
August 15, 2026 6 min read

How Autonomous AI Agents Are Transforming Medical Claim Scrubbing

Discover how machine-learning autonomous agents catch complex bundling edits, payer policy changes, and eligibility traps before claims hit the clearinghouse.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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2026 Denial Prevention & Accelerated Reimbursement Guide
Revenue Cycle Management
August 10, 2026 7 min read

2026 Denial Prevention & Accelerated Reimbursement Guide

Proven strategies for real-time claim scrubbing, automated appeal packages, and payer escalation workflows to achieve a 99% clean claim rate.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Mastering Days in A/R: How High-Performing Clinics Stay Under 30 Days
Financial Management
August 04, 2026 5 min read

Mastering Days in A/R: How High-Performing Clinics Stay Under 30 Days

Proven cadences for aging accounts receivable management, electronic 276/277 claim status queries, and payer escalation workflows.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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The 2026 Denial Management Playbook: Root Cause Analysis & Rapid Appeals
Denial Management
July 22, 2026 7 min read

The 2026 Denial Management Playbook: Root Cause Analysis & Rapid Appeals

Learn how to categorize claim denials, institute a 48-hour appeal window, and recover 95%+ of initially rejected billing amounts.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Modifier -25 & -59 Audit Survival: Constructing Bulletproof Operative Notes
Medical Coding
July 14, 2026 6 min read

Modifier -25 & -59 Audit Survival: Constructing Bulletproof Operative Notes

Protect same-day procedure E/M billing from commercial payer audits with strict medical necessity documentation standards.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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Digital Patient Billing Portals: Boosting Copay & Deductible Collections
Patient Billing
July 08, 2026 5 min read

Digital Patient Billing Portals: Boosting Copay & Deductible Collections

How self-service digital portals, SMS text-to-pay links, and pre-service cost estimates increase patient collection rates by 45%.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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ERA 835 Automated Payment Posting: Eliminating Reconciliation Backlogs
RCM Technology
June 24, 2026 5 min read

ERA 835 Automated Payment Posting: Eliminating Reconciliation Backlogs

Transitioning from manual EOB posting to automated 835 ERA processing. Achieve same-day financial reconciliation with zero data entry errors.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Leveraging RCM Data to Negotiate Higher Commercial Reimbursement Rates
Financial Management
June 16, 2026 7 min read

Leveraging RCM Data to Negotiate Higher Commercial Reimbursement Rates

How medical groups extract fee schedule yield analytics, claim denial data, and market benchmarks to negotiate 5%–15% rate increases.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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Telehealth Billing Rules 2026: POS 02 vs POS 10 & Multi-State Licensure
Regulatory Compliance
June 05, 2026 6 min read

Telehealth Billing Rules 2026: POS 02 vs POS 10 & Multi-State Licensure

Navigating current telehealth billing requirements, modifier 95 application, and commercial insurance parity regulations.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA): Cutting Approval Times by 60%
RCM Technology
May 20, 2026 5 min read

Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA): Cutting Approval Times by 60%

Integrating automated ePA workflows into your EHR scheduling system to eliminate care delays and authorization-related write-offs.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Fast-Tracking Physician Credentialing: Preventing Revenue Delays
Regulatory Compliance
May 12, 2026 6 min read

Fast-Tracking Physician Credentialing: Preventing Revenue Delays

Proactive CAQH management, Medicare PECOS fast-track filings, and primary source verification strategies for seamless provider onboarding.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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Cardiology Billing & Coding: Navigating Catheterization & EP Claims
Specialty Billing
May 04, 2026 7 min read

Cardiology Billing & Coding: Navigating Catheterization & EP Claims

Specialized coding guidelines for cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology mapping, and multi-vessel interventions.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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Real-Time Eligibility Verification: Eliminating Front-End Intake Errors
RCM Technology
April 28, 2026 5 min read

Real-Time Eligibility Verification: Eliminating Front-End Intake Errors

Over 30% of claim denials stem from inactive coverage or unverified copays. How 270/271 EDI automation solves intake errors.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Behavioral Health Billing Guide: Authorizations, Time-Based Codes & Parity
Specialty Billing
April 18, 2026 6 min read

Behavioral Health Billing Guide: Authorizations, Time-Based Codes & Parity

A specialized guide for mental health clinics, addiction centers, and psychiatric groups navigating concurrent care authorizations.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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Value-Based Care Reimbursement: HCC Risk Adjustment Coding Strategies
Financial Management
April 06, 2026 8 min read

Value-Based Care Reimbursement: HCC Risk Adjustment Coding Strategies

How ACOs and health systems optimize Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) risk scores and MIPS quality metrics for maximum shared savings.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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Orthopedic Surgical Billing: Navigating Bundled Payments & 90-Day Global Rules
Specialty Billing
March 22, 2026 6 min read

Orthopedic Surgical Billing: Navigating Bundled Payments & 90-Day Global Rules

Managing major joint replacement coding, global surgical package rules, and Assistant Surgeon modifier compliance.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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RAC Audit Preparedness 2026: Protecting Your Practice Against Overpayment Clawbacks
Regulatory Compliance
March 15, 2026 7 min read

RAC Audit Preparedness 2026: Protecting Your Practice Against Overpayment Clawbacks

CMS Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) are targeting outpatient procedure codes. Learn how to build a bulletproof audit defense plan.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Dental-Medical Cross-Coding: Unlocking Medical Coverage for Oral Surgery
Specialty Billing
March 03, 2026 5 min read

Dental-Medical Cross-Coding: Unlocking Medical Coverage for Oral Surgery

How dental practices can bill medical insurance for sleep apnea appliances, TMJ treatments, and traumatic oral surgeries.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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Outsourcing RCM vs In-House Billing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis for 2026
Financial Management
February 20, 2026 6 min read

Outsourcing RCM vs In-House Billing: A Cost-Benefit Analysis for 2026

Evaluating labor costs, clearinghouse fees, billing software licensing, and collection yields between in-house staff and specialized RCM partners.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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Managing Timely Filing Deadlines: Commercial vs Government Payers Cheat Sheet
Denial Management
February 12, 2026 4 min read

Managing Timely Filing Deadlines: Commercial vs Government Payers Cheat Sheet

A comprehensive guide to timely filing limits (Medicare 365 days vs commercial 90-180 days) and automated deadline tracking.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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2026 Healthcare Revenue Outlook: Key Macro Trends Shaping Billing
Financial Management
February 02, 2026 8 min read

2026 Healthcare Revenue Outlook: Key Macro Trends Shaping Billing

Macro trends in physician fee schedules, Medicare conversion factor adjustments, AI automation adoption, and patient consumerism.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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Ophthalmology & Optometry Coding: Dual Insurance & Eye Code Guidelines
Specialty Billing
January 26, 2026 6 min read

Ophthalmology & Optometry Coding: Dual Insurance & Eye Code Guidelines

Mastering medical eye exam codes (92004/92014) vs E/M codes (99204/99214) and vision plan coordination of benefits.

Dr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMADr. Amanda Vance, CPC, CPMA
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Building High-Performing RCM Teams: Key Roles & Core Performance Metrics
RCM Technology
January 14, 2026 7 min read

Building High-Performing RCM Teams: Key Roles & Core Performance Metrics

How to structure medical billing operations, define key performance metrics (KPIs), and foster accountability across billing staff.

Marcus Reynolds, MHAMarcus Reynolds, MHA
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Patient Intake Automation: Preventing Bad Debt Before Clinical Treatment Begins
Patient Billing
January 05, 2026 5 min read

Patient Intake Automation: Preventing Bad Debt Before Clinical Treatment Begins

Digitizing patient check-in forms, automated insurance verification, and pre-service copay collections to eliminate uncollectible debt.

Elena Rostova, CPAElena Rostova, CPA
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