The Hidden Cost of a 12% Denial Rate: What It Really Costs Clinics in Hours, Cash, and Patient Trust
“2026 will mark the year healthcare leaders use AI not just for diagnostics, but to tackle the most pressing operational challenges facing clinics today.” — Julia Strandberg, Chief Business Leader, Connected Care, Philips A Story From the Frontlines Dr. Sarah Patel runs a busy family medicine clinic in Austin, Texas. She prides herself on patient Read.