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The Billco Intake featured image January 17 2026
The Billco Intake featured image January 17 2026
Week of January 17, 2026: Your 2026 playbook for conquering claim denials

This week, access templates, checklists, and strategies to recover revenue and stop rejections before they start. Revenue lost to denials is recoverable — and we’ve got the playbook. This week, learn how to counter payer tactics, craft effective appeal letters, prevent denials before they happen, and protect cash flow with winning strategies. FREE GUIDE Ways […]

January 16, 2026
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The Intake featured image January 17 2026
Week of January 17, 2026: Recover revenue leaks + Fast-track your reimbursement

This week, access your guide to automated billing, virtual payment cards, and EHR selection. Independent practices have more control over revenue than they may realize — and the right systems can transform quiet drains from missed copays and stalled claims into steady, predictable income. We show you where to spot the opportunities and which automation […]

January 16, 2026
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The Billco Intake featured image January 10 2026
Week of January 10, 2026: Essential RCM news + Budget-friendly cybersecurity solutions

This week, access new data about what’s working now in billing, proven compliance strategies, and more. Your clients are navigating reset deductibles and higher patient insurance premiums while payers deploy AI to accelerate denials — putting unprecedented pressure on your billing operations to deliver results.  This week, discover how to leverage AI strategically, strengthen cybersecurity […]

January 9, 2026
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The Intake featured image January 10 2026
Week of January 10, 2026: Boost your collections in 2026 + Payment tools that actually work

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 […]

January 9, 2026
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The Billco Intake featured image January 3 2026
Week of January 3, 2026: Free workbook to help you master 2026 billing challenges

This week, access practical checklists, professional development opportunities, and optimized workflows built for 2026 billing. Happy new year! Medical billing in 2026 leaves little room for error. With tighter payer rules, rising costs, shifting Medicaid coverage, and increased scrutiny around compliance and data security, billers are being asked to do more — faster, and with […]

January 2, 2026
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The Intake featured image January 3 2026
Week of January 3, 2026: Start 2026 strong: Billing guidance, marketing ideas, and key dates

This week, kick off 2026 with a comprehensive billing workbook, January observances, top conferences, and more. Happy 2026! A new year brings a natural pause to reflect — and an opportunity to plan with intention. In this January issue, we’re sharing practical guidance to help you steady billing operations, align your outreach with the calendar, […]

January 2, 2026
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The Billco Intake featured image December 27 2025
Week of December 27, 2025: Top medical billing insights from 2025 + What’s coming in 2026

This week, access the billing updates, tips, and strategies that shaped your 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the stories that resonated most with billing leaders — and ahead to what 2026 holds for your business. This year’s most-read insights covered navigating 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes, launching and […]

December 26, 2025
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The Intake featured image December 27 2025
Week of December 27, 2025: Your most-read stories of 2025 + Strategies to succeed in 2026

This week, discover your top stories of the year. Cheers to you, our readers! As we close out 2025, explore the stories that mattered most to independent practitioners this year — and get a head start on what’s ahead in 2026. Inside, you’ll find expert guidance on switching EHRs, boosting practice visibility, tackling burnout, maximizing […]

December 26, 2025
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The Intake featured image December 20 2025
Week of December 20, 2025: What Tebra’s $250M funding for AI means for your practice

This week, access a free billing calculator, patient billing statement best practices, and more. Happy holidays from all of us at The Intake. As the year winds down, we’re sharing news that directly supports what independent practices need most right now. Tebra has secured $250 million to accelerate AI-powered tools designed to reduce administrative burden, […]

December 19, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image December 20 2025
Week of December 20, 2025: Tebra raises $250M to help billing companies thrive more than ever

This week, access strategies to position your company for success in the value-based, AI-powered healthcare era. Billing companies are facing higher denial rates, tighter payer scrutiny, and rising expectations from practice clients — all while margins are under pressure. That’s why Tebra’s recent $250M funding round matters: it accelerates AI solutions for billing companies, including […]

December 19, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image December 13 2025
Week of December 13, 2025: How to boost collections + Achieve 100% eligibility verification

This week, learn how to optimize patient statements, automation, and financial health. Medical practices are leaving money on the table — and with 64% struggling to collect what they earn, the pressure on billing companies to deliver results has never been higher. This week, learn effective strategies to optimize patient billing statements, achieve 100% insurance […]

December 12, 2025
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The Intake featured image December 13 2025
Week of December 13, 2025: Your roadmap to 2026 success: Top tech, more revenue, improved patient loyalty

This week, get expert insights on loyalty, billing, and the right tech for your practice. You’re building toward a strong 2026, and we’re giving you the strategies and insights to make it happen: capturing every dollar, creating patient experiences that drive loyalty, and implementing the technology that moves your practice forward.  Dive in to discover […]

December 12, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image December 6 2025
Week of December 6, 2025: Maximize 2026 revenue: Medicare, telehealth, compliance updates

This week, discover how forward-thinking billing leaders are turning compliance into a differentiator. December brings essential updates that will reshape how you bill and compete in 2026, from Medicare’s final rule changes to evolving compliance requirements that can set your company apart. This week, get actionable strategies for navigating 2026 Medicare fee schedule updates, maximizing […]

December 5, 2025
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The Intake featured image December 6 2025
Week of December 6, 2025: Your practice’s guide to a profitable, less stressful holiday season

This week, access smart strategies for scheduling, marketing, and patient care through year-end. The holiday season is upon us, and we’re here to help you make the most of it. This week’s issue covers everything from staffing and filling last-minute appointment gaps to creating festive promotions that resonate with patients. Plus, get expert strategies for […]

December 5, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image November 29 2025
Week of November 29, 2025: November RCM news + Revenue strategies to capture every dollar

This week, navigate policy updates, sharpen operations, and improve revenue. We hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. As you return to planning mode, discover essential November policy updates affecting your operations, E/M and CPT coding changes, strategies to capture every dollar in 2026, and 10 great books to dive into during holiday downtime. FREE […]

November 28, 2025
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The Intake featured image November 29 2025
Week of November 29, 2025: November RCM news, December marketing opportunities, free revenue webinar

This week, navigate Medicare participation, coding updates, and end-of-year priorities with confidence. We hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved Thanksgiving break with family and friends. This week’s issue is your toolkit for December success: an end-of-year checklist to tie up loose ends, November’s RCM news roundup to keep you informed on critical policy changes, fresh marketing […]

November 28, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image November 22 2025
Week of November 22, 2025: What to read before the holiday break: Business safeguards + cash flow tips

This week, find your recipe for pricing strategies, financial health, and sustainable growth. As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the essential work billing company leaders do to keep independent practices running.  In this issue, you’ll find a new pricing quote calculator to help you prove your value to clients, fresh industry data on […]

November 21, 2025
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The Intake featured image November 22 2025
Week of November 22, 2025: Grab a helping of Thanksgiving celebration ideas + Patient loyalty tips

This week, discover the real reasons patients miss appointments, expert insights on preventing prescription abandonment, and more. As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for you — and for the vital work you do for your patients and communities. This week’s edition brings holiday engagement ideas for your team and patients, updates on legislation that […]

November 21, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image November 15 2025
Week of November 15, 2025: Reduce costs, motivate staff, grow faster — Start here

This week, find revenue leaks, boost morale, and scale faster. Your billing operations could be costing you serious revenue every month — but you’d never know it without running the numbers.  This week, discover how to plug revenue leaks, cut operational costs, motivate your team with smart incentives, retain top talent, and scale your billing […]

November 21, 2025
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The Intake featured image November 15 2025
Week of November 15, 2025: Compliance, efficiency, and smarter EHRs — All in one issue

This week, access expert insights, an EHR calculator, and practice success tools. This week, discover how to transform your practice operations and bottom line with strategic workflow changes.  Learn how combining annual wellness visits with E/M codes can increase your revenue while delivering better patient care, explore the critical differences between EHR systems that could […]

November 21, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image November 8 2025
Week of November 8, 2025: Boost revenue: Pricing strategies and KPIs inside

This week, access client onboarding best practices, profitability tips, and more. Navigating rising costs and evolving payment dynamics requires fresh strategies for sustainable growth.  Discover proven pricing models, customer onboarding best practices, sales techniques to win new clients, and essential KPIs to optimize your revenue cycle performance and grow revenue. FREE GUIDE Best practices to […]

November 7, 2025
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The Intake featured image November 8 2025
Week of November 8, 2025: Complete toolkit: Ace patient experience to boost loyalty and revenue

This week, access comprehensive resources to help improve the patient experience. Your patients expect seamless experiences. When you don’t deliver, they leave — costing your practice thousands in lost revenue and loyalty.  This special issue reveals exactly how to elevate every touchpoint, from scheduling to payments to communication, so you can retain more patients, get […]

November 7, 2025
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The Billco Intake featured image November 1 2025
Week of November 1, 2025: November billing tips: RCM news, coding updates, AI best practices

This week, get a free billing quote calculator, revenue-boosting insights, and more. New coding changes, payer policy shifts, and AI solutions are converging this November — each one capable of impacting your revenue cycle and client relationships.  This week, get actionable strategies to navigate 2026 ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS updates, Cigna’s new downcoding policy, autonomous […]

October 31, 2025
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The Intake featured image November 1 2025
Week of November 1, 2025: Kickstart November success with marketing ideas, RCM news, and patient loyalty insights

This week, access a free patient experience survey template, communication strategies that save costs, and more. November brings significant updates for your practice, including open enrollment uncertainties and RCM news, new patient loyalty insights, and powerful marketing opportunities.  Navigate this month successfully using our expert resources on patient experience surveys (including a free template), communication […]

October 31, 2025
The Billco Intake Top ICD-10-CM codes glossary
The Billco Intake Top ICD-10-CM codes glossary
Week of October 25, 2025: Discover Halloween ICD codes + Fix revenue leaks

This week, access a free ICD-10-CM code glossary, revenue recovery calculator, and more. This Halloween season, discover the tricks to stop revenue leaks and the treats that keep your billing company thriving — from essential ICD-10 codes to crucial compliance insights.  Learn how to calculate hidden revenue losses in 90 seconds, navigate the codes behind […]

October 24, 2025
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