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Data-driven AI: Transforming RCM Performance

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Data-driven AI for RCM transformation

AI and clean data are helping change healthcare for the better. Discover how teamwork and smart tech can help payers and providers work together.

Automating Success: A Smarter Path to Revenue Cycle Transformation

E-book

Automating success: A smarter path to revenue cycle transformation

Learn how health systems are using revenue cycle automation to provide better patient experience, financial outcomes and operational resilience.

Tech and VBC Models: Enhancing Payer-Provider Partnerships

White paper

Payer-provider collaboration: Improving patient outcomes

Tech and value-based care can improve payer-provider collaboration, reduce admin burden and enhance patient outcomes through data sharing.

Generative AI’s Role in Modern Healthcare Delivery

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Generative AI’s role in modern healthcare delivery

Discover how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare by boosting speed, precision and care.

 

 

Latest articles

Data-driven AI: Transforming RCM Performance

Article

Data-driven AI for RCM transformation

AI and clean data are helping change healthcare for the better. Discover how teamwork and smart tech can help payers and providers work together.

Generative AI’s Role in Modern Healthcare Delivery

Article

Generative AI’s role in modern healthcare delivery

Discover how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare by boosting speed, precision and care.

Bridge the payment gap between payers and providers

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Bridge the payment gap between payers and providers

Our innovative healthcare payment delivery platform simplifies processes, saves time and lowers costs for all involved.

Empowering Providers with AI Innovation

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Empowering providers with AI innovation

Generative AI is reshaping healthcare — boosting efficiency, easing documentation and empowering providers across the system.

 

 

Latest case studies and testimonials

Transforming Coding Compliance and Efficiency with Automation

Case study

Transforming coding compliance and efficiency with automation

Our computer-assisted coding (CAC) solution provides the essential tools for professional coding operations and appropriate revenue capture.

Insights in Claims Payment Processing

Case study

Insights in claims payment processing

Thinking about going paperless for claims payments? We commissioned a study of senior health plan executives to hear what’s on their minds.

Moving to Lower-Cost Electronic Payments [Case Study]

Case study

Moving to lower cost electronic payments

Partner with Optum Financial to increase ACH payments.

 

 

Latest e-books

Automating Success: A Smarter Path to Revenue Cycle Transformation

E-book

Automating success: A smarter path to revenue cycle transformation

Learn how health systems are using revenue cycle automation to provide better patient experience, financial outcomes and operational resilience.

Achieve Accuracy and Efficiency in Claim Pricing

E-book

Achieve claim pricing accuracy and efficiency

Learn how to create a framework that drives payment accuracy on the first pass.

Claim Review: How to Adopt Best Practices

E-book

Claim review: How to adopt best practices

Learn how a comprehensive claim review strategy can help you stop repeat errors and increase payment accuracy across the claim lifecycle.

 

 

Latest white papers

Tech and VBC Models: Enhancing Payer-Provider Partnerships

White paper

Payer-provider collaboration: Improving patient outcomes

Tech and value-based care can improve payer-provider collaboration, reduce admin burden and enhance patient outcomes through data sharing.

RCM Priorities for 2025

White paper

RCM essentials for 2025

From process re-design to automation with advanced technology, learn how healthcare finance leaders optimize their RCM operations for the future.

Best Practices for Reducing Provider Abrasion

White paper

Best practices for reducing provider abrasion

Find out what is driving abrasion and what health plans can do to alleviate pain points.

 

 

  

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Digital claim payments can save you money

Discover 4 ways health plans can save money today — and in the future — by engaging with a digital claim payment partner.

Enhancing fraud investigations with AI

Learn how AI is changing the fraud case review process.

The connection between money and health

The connection between money and health runs deeper than just costs — your employees rely on your benefits strategy for overall wellness.

Insights in claims payment processing

Thinking about going paperless for claims payments? We commissioned a study of senior health plan executives to hear what’s on their minds.

Best practices for identifying overpayments

Learn how a multi-tiered approach to data mining helps maximize savings and achieve payment accuracy earlier in the claim lifecycle.

Claim review: How to adopt best practices

Learn how a comprehensive claim review strategy can help you stop repeat errors and increase payment accuracy across the claim lifecycle.

Best practices for reducing provider abrasion

Find out what is driving abrasion and what health plans can do to alleviate pain points.

Optimizing your payment integrity program

Discover payment integrity best practices to help you achieve your in-year cost savings goals.

Moving to lower cost electronic payments

Partner with Optum Financial to increase ACH payments.

Validating short-stay hospital bills

Prevent inpatient billing errors for outpatient encounters.

Why you should prioritize digital payments

Digital payment processing doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here's why it should be at the top of your priority list.

Optum Recognized as RCM Leader Report

Optum is honored to be recognized as a Leader in the Everest Group RCM Platforms PEAK Matrix Assessment for 2025, highlighting our comprehensive RCM solutions.

Payer-provider collaboration: Improving patient outcomes

Tech and value-based care can improve payer-provider collaboration, reduce admin burden and enhance patient outcomes through data sharing.

Achieve claim pricing accuracy and efficiency

Learn how to create a framework that drives payment accuracy on the first pass.

Boost efficiency with payment optimization

Learn how payment delivery optimization can improve the healthcare financial cycle and bridge the gap between payers and providers.

Bridge the payment gap between payers and providers

Our innovative healthcare payment delivery platform simplifies processes, saves time and lowers costs for all involved.

Navigating AI in Healthcare

Watch this on-demand webinar for expert insights on AI capabilities, business challenges and robust governance in healthcare.

Engaging and transforming patient experiences

Healthcare leaders share strategies to improve patient outcomes by addressing friction points, emphasizing empathy and valuing staff.

RCM essentials for 2025

From process re-design to automation with advanced technology, learn how healthcare finance leaders optimize their RCM operations for the future.

Empowering providers with AI innovation

Generative AI is reshaping healthcare — boosting efficiency, easing documentation and empowering providers across the system.

Transforming coding compliance and efficiency with automation

Our computer-assisted coding (CAC) solution provides the essential tools for professional coding operations and appropriate revenue capture.

Generative AI’s role in modern healthcare delivery

Discover how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare by boosting speed, precision and care.

Automating success: A smarter path to revenue cycle transformation

Learn how health systems are using revenue cycle automation to provide better patient experience, financial outcomes and operational resilience.

Revolutionizing prior authorization solutions

Navigating the future of healthcare financial growth

Explore expert-led strategies to boost financial resilience and long-term growth in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Data-driven AI for RCM transformation

AI and clean data are helping change healthcare for the better. Discover how teamwork and smart tech can help payers and providers work together.