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info@revenuecaremd.com
+1 (254) 268-1617
Austin, TX 78731, USA
August 26, 2025
Most doctors think growth comes from seeing more patients, expanding services, or adding new staff. But here’s the hidden truth: a small improvement in your collections rate—just 5%—can completely transform your bottom line.
The Math That Most Practices Miss
Let’s break it down:
And for many practices, the numbers are much larger. Across multiple years, that 5% compounds into hundreds of thousands of dollars lost or gained.
Here’s the kicker: most practices are blind to these leaks. If you’re not actively tracking your collection rate vs. industry benchmarks, you might be bleeding money without ever realizing it.
Imagine hiring another doctor, doubling your marketing, or expanding your office—only to still lose tens of thousands because of a 5% gap in collections.
Revenue optimization doesn’t require working harder. It requires working smarter:
By tightening your revenue cycle management (RCM), that “hidden 5%” becomes the easiest money you’ll ever make.
Even a small bump in collection rates can add tens of thousands in revenue without adding new patients.
Most practices collect around 85% of charges, leaving significant revenue uncollected.
Denied claims, coding errors, underpayments, patient balances, and slow billing processes.
If not appealed quickly, denials directly reduce collections and can cause permanent revenue loss.
Yes, many practices miss them without regular audits and payer contract reviews.
Improve denial management, perform coding audits, track underpayments, and optimize billing systems.
By automating claim follow-ups, ensuring compliance, and providing transparency in reporting.
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Expert at Revenue Care MD. Passionate about helping medical practices maximize revenue and reduce billing errors.
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