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Memorial Health System Triples Appeal Capacity
Cofactor partnered with Memorial to bring structure, speed, and visibility to their DRG workflows. What began as a solution for operational backlog quickly became a strategic driver across revenue cycle operations and documentation workflows.
Adi Tantravahi
Dec 10, 20254 min read


The #1 Problem Every Hospital Mentioned - And What We Learned at Three Major Revenue Cycle Conferences
Cofactor's founders share insights from DMEx, Open at Epic, and RIS 2025: why patient registration is every hospital's #1 denial problem, payer contract tactics, Epic integration challenges, and what revenue integrity leaders are doing about increasing denials. Watch the full video breakdown.
Adi Tantravahi
Oct 10, 20258 min read


Denial Workflows: What Denials Management Teams Can Learn from CDI Teams
Clinical Documentation Improvement teams have mastered denial prevention through real-time collaboration and concurrent review. Discover how to transform your denial management program using CDI best practices: pre-submission audits, physician query protocols, cross-functional teams, and predictive analytics. Get actionable strategies to prevent documentation-driven denials, improve appeal overturn rates, and reduce administrative costs.
Adi Tantravahi
Jul 23, 20256 min read


The Complete Guide for New VPs of Patient Financial Services: Leading Revenue Cycle Transformation in Epic-Based Health Systems
Newly promoted VP of Patient Financial Services? This complete guide shows how to lead revenue cycle transformation in Epic-based health systems. Learn to standardize multi-site workflows, optimize Epic modules, build high-performance teams, and improve patient financial experience. Includes 90-day action plan, essential KPIs, cross-functional collaboration strategies, and proven examples from leading health systems.
Adi Tantravahi
Jul 23, 20255 min read


Key Takeaways from HFMA 2025: What Revenue Cycle Leaders Need to Know About AI, Denials, and RCM Technology
HFMA 2025 revealed that even leading health systems like UC San Diego Health are missing 47% of mission-critical RCM technologies. Learn what actually works in autonomous coding, denial management, and AI implementation, beyond vendor hype. Discover why development partnerships outperform product purchases, realistic timelines for technology adoption, and actionable strategies for academic, community, and rural hospitals.
Oran Lopez Reed
Jul 3, 20255 min read


A VP of Revenue Cycle's Strategic Guide to DRG Downgrades
Payer AI systems are processing audits 24/7, targeting high-value DRGs like sepsis and respiratory failure. Learn how revenue cycle leaders are fighting back with AI-powered appeal workflows that reduce processing time by 80-90%, increase appeal volume 3-4x, and turn audits into competitive advantages. Discover implementation strategies, key metrics, and ROI frameworks to modernize your denial management program.
Adi Tantravahi
Jun 4, 20258 min read


Inpatient vs. Observation: How AI Enhances Utilization Review Processes
Stop losing revenue to inpatient vs. observation status denials. AI-powered utilization review helps hospitals correctly classify patients, reduce claim denials, and cut appeal time from hours to minutes. Learn implementation strategies, key performance metrics, and how leading healthcare organizations use AI to strengthen UR processes, improve documentation, and recover more revenue through successful appeals.
Oran Lopez Reed
May 20, 20256 min read


Exploring How Age Influences Medical Charges: Insights on S5170 + R69 and 71045 + J90
Patient age significantly impacts medical billing, with older adults often incurring higher charges due to complex care needs and insurance
Juan Lozano
Feb 4, 20254 min read
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