Week of January 10, 2026: Boost your collections in 2026 + Payment tools that actually work

Weekly Newsletter, January 9, 2026
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This week, access tips to improve affordability, streamline your billing workflow, and collect more payments.

The new year brings reset deductibles and higher insurance premiums for your patients — making now the time to optimize your payment collection workflow before cash flow challenges compound. 

This week, discover how to streamline your billing processes, implement integrated payment solutions that eliminate costly bottlenecks, and take actionable steps to improve affordability while protecting your practice's financial health in 2026. Plus, access our roundup of the latest RCM news you need to know.

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