Week of May 16, 2026: The latest RCM news + Referral pipeline and payer AI tips

Weekly Newsletter, May 15, 2026
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This week, stop leaving revenue and referrals on the table.

This week, get strategies to help you grow your billing company: build a predictable referral pipeline, land high-value multi-specialty clients, and stay ahead of the AI-driven payer tactics fueling claim denials in 2026. Keep reading to get the latest RCM news, tools, guides, and insights you need to win more business, reduce denials, and protect revenue this year.

FREE WORKSHEET

Referral engine toolkit: turn proof into pipeline

The Billco Intake Free worksheet turn proof into pipeline

Referrals are still the #1 growth strategy for billing companies, but they’re becoming less reliable. According to Tebra’s third annual State of the Medical Billing Industry report, the share of billing companies citing referrals as a top strategy for winning new business fell from 71% in 2023 to 55% in 2025. 

This free worksheet helps you turn the results you already track into predictable referrals. Use it to identify proof points clients can share, ask for referrals at the right moment, and track which introductions lead to new opportunities.

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Biller and physician discuss what multi-specialty groups expect from RCM vendors
Winning larger clients: What multi-specialty groups expect from RCM vendors

Discover exactly what multi-specialty groups demand from RCM vendors — and how to position your billing company to win and retain these high-value clients.

That's it for this week!

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