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As healthcare affordability challenges intensify, providers face a triple threat: ▪️ Rising patient financial stress ▪️ Declining collection rates ▪️ Tighter operating margins Traditional billing improvements aren’t enough—because patients can’t pay what they can’t afford. Join Sunny Eappen of The University of Vermont Health Network and Laura Herman of Cedar for a Modern Healthcare webinar to explore how leading health systems are addressing affordability upstream to improve the patient experience and financial performance. Register now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/erWGyeUp

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"If it's coming in a few months, then we'll talk in a few months." VP of Digital George Stein speaks candidly about vetting healthcare AI solutions. With the real-world perspective of someone who's been implementing these tools firsthand at Montefiore Health System, he shares subtle, yet critical red flags to watch for. Get the full evaluation framework here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ7TdvYi

🎉 Cedar Orthodontics is heading to the Annual Session 2025 of the American Association of Orthodontists in Philadelphia! 📍 Find us at Booth 3508 | 📅 April 25–27 We’re excited to show how we’re helping orthodontic practices: ✔️ Streamline treatment presentations ✔️ Automate follow-ups and collections ✔️ Increase case acceptance and simplify billing Stop by for a demo, meet the team, and grab some swag! #AAO2025 #Orthodontics #CaseAcceptance

Hospitals spend 60% of their expenses on labor costs. But as call volumes rise, how can providers scale without burdening their staff—and lower the cost of doing business? AI removes the need for manual intervention, allowing seamless, real-time support for patients. Hear more insights from Cedar's Seth Cohen from our recent Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) webinar: https://lnkd.in/eH-V_ReD

At our CEO Council, we had the privilege of hearing from Seema Verma, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and current leader at Oracle Health, as she shared her insights on navigating the new Trump administration.    Seema broke down the administration’s potential priorities—spanning healthcare reform, regulatory changes, and innovation—and how they could reshape the industry. 💡 A key takeaway? Organizations that stay informed and proactively adapt to policy shifts will be best positioned for success, and technology will play a critical role in this transformation. Seema highlighted Oracle Health’s work advancing interoperability and embedding AI into workflows, showcasing how these innovations can help organizations navigate evolving regulations while driving better patient outcomes.

In the rush to manage claims and clear AR, systems built to maximize reimbursement overlooked one thing. And it might explain why most providers can't tell you what they're billing patients. The missing piece? Real people facing real bills—and, as Spencer Graves discusses in our latest blog, it has real implications for both mission and margin: https://lnkd.in/eupPTaVW

For years, self-pay and underinsured patients made up a small fraction of healthcare revenue. But today, that’s changed—dramatically. As high-deductible health plans grow and coverage gaps widen, these patients now account for an outsized share of patient-owed dollars, creating significant financial strain on providers. During our CEO Council, Cedar President Seth Cohen made one thing clear: affordability is no longer just a back-office challenge—it’s a strategic imperative. Key takeaways from the discussion: 📈 The self-pay surge is real – With more financial responsibility shifting to patients, providers must rethink their approach. 💵 Traditional collection strategies aren’t working – The old models fail to meet patients where they are. 💡 Action is needed now – Leading healthcare organizations are prioritizing affordability to improve patient experience and financial outcomes.

87% of healthcare finance leaders agree: Strained payer-provider relationships are hindering optimal patient care. Billing and payment improvements help, but they don’t solve the core issue of care being unaffordable for so many patients. Addressing this challenge requires a shift upstream, from reactive billing to proactive financial engagement. What does that look like? It means connecting patients with financial resources before the billing cycle even begins. Hear more insights from Cedar's Seth Cohen from our recent Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) webinar: https://lnkd.in/eS_rfQhG

Waiting to see how AI hype shakes out? Montefiore Health System's George Stein explains why that might be a mistake 👇 Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eQ7TdvYi