A Look Forward

Transformative Trends and Data-Driven Insights Into the Next Era of Healthcare RCM

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Healthcare finance is undergoing a fundamental shift.

As pressures intensify, leaders are redefining priorities to reshape care delivery, performance and long-term sustainability.

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FinThrive’s New Report
RCM Transformative Trends

captures these changes through insights from 100+ healthcare finance and revenue cycle leaders, surveyed in late Q3 2025. The findings illustrate changing priorities, new investment choices and how growth is being approached differently.

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Survey Responses by Role

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Survey Responses by NPR

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The Automation Imperative

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving from pilots to essential infrastructure to reduce the cost-to-collect and administrative burden

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The Workforce Reality

Why retention—not recruitment—has become the most effective lever for operational stability

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The Priority Shift 

Why 71% of leaders now place patient experience above revenue growth—and what that means for financial performance

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The Resilience Gap

How cybersecurity funding shortfalls and policy volatility are reshaping RCM strategy

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The Yield Imperative

How automating denials and underpayment management is becoming the fastest path to maximizing net yield

Real Customers. Real Insights.

Mike Vigo

Miguel “Mike” Vigo
Chief Revenue Officer
UC San Diego Health

“There’s a lot of faith in AI, and rightfully so, but success depends on tight management and deliberate planning. Every workflow and operational area needs thorough review and analysis. There are no shortcuts, but when implemented thoughtfully, AI delivers real, lasting value.”

Jake Collins

Jake Collins
VP Revenue Cycle
Phoebe Putney

“Patient experience is critical to financial health when coupled with an overall reduction of cost to collect. To best serve patients and communities, providers must deliver sustainable revenue. Patient experience and revenue improvement form the one-two punch that won’t change anytime soon.”

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