Will we continue to see AI improve healthcare RCM in 2026? This was the question Health IT Answers posed to top RCM leaders across the country.
EnableComp’s Chief Strategy Officer, Mike Esworthy offered his insights:
“In 2026, it will be essential to apply AI in proven, practical ways in Revenue Cycle Management as hospitals face increasing labor shortages, evolving payer rules, and more complex claims that cannot be handled reliably through standard EHR workflows. Providers will need to rely more on AI-enabled technology to automate fundamental tasks like check-in, eligibility verification, prior authorization, coding support, and payer compliance, so staff can focus on the exceptions that truly require their expertise. The most successful systems in 2026 will integrate strategic partners and AI into their processes to allow for exception-driven workflows. This combination will allow for the delivery of payer-specific insights – reducing preventable denials, accelerating reimbursement, and creating a smoother financial experience for patients and their care teams.”
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