Hospital revenue cycle teams are facing three main challenges: ongoing staffing shortages, more denials, and stricter compliance checks. Manual, case-by-case utilization review can’t keep up.
Q4: The Time to Fix Hospital RCM Pressure Points Read More
A 61% overturn rate says these payment reductions are winnable. Are you challenging enough of them?
Aetna Low Severity Payments: Why They Happen and How to Fight Them Read More
Your UM, CDI, coding, and denial data are telling four separate stories. See what they show when Brundage Group puts them together — free, no commitment.
The Revenue You’ve Already Earned Might Be Sitting in Your Data Read More
CMS proposes removing 637 more procedures from the Medicare IPO list in CY 2027. See what it means for documentation and status determination.
The End of the Medicare Inpatient-Only List Read More
See how Physician Advisors help CFOs prevent denials, manage utilization, and protect revenue.
The Hybrid Physician Advisor Model Read More
The 2026 Practice Brief Draft challenges common documentation myths and reinforces that a compliant query response in the permanent health record is sufficient for code assignment, even if the diagnosis appears nowhere else.
2026 Practice Brief Draft: Sources of Documentation for Claims Data Read More
The 2026 Practice Brief Draft reinforces that compliant queries support documentation integrity, not payer denials. Learn how the concept of substantial compliance could reshape query reviews and audit discussions.
2026 Practice Brief Draft: Defining a Compliant Query Practice Read More
The 2026 Practice Brief Draft provides a roadmap for compliant AI-assisted querying, reinforcing that technology-generated queries must meet the same standards as traditional documentation clarification practices.
2026 Practice Brief Draft: Technology and Querying Read More
Discover how Brundage Group uses intelligent workflows and analytics to help hospitals reduce denials, improve efficiency, and stay financially strong.
How Technology Helps Hospitals Reduce Denials and Strengthen Revenue Cycle Performance Read More
What NPAC revealed about scaling Physician Advisor program performance.
Recognized for the third year in a row, Brundage Group’s people-first culture and commitment to core values continue to drive employee satisfaction and workplace excellence.
Brundage Group Named Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay for Third Consecutive Year Read More
Capital Analytics spotlights Dr. Timothy Brundage’s perspective on physician-led strategy, AI, and helping hospitals navigate financial and regulatory pressures.
Spotlight on Leadership: Dr. Brundage Read More
Brundage Group’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brett Hoggard, is recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a 2026 Top Leader in Healthcare for his clinical leadership and innovation.
Dr. Hoggard Named 2026 Great Leader in Healthcare Read More
Strategic Investment to Enhance Top-Tier Physician Advisory Services and Utilization Management Technology.
Margins are shrinking, and payer pressure is rising—here’s how hospitals can defend revenue and stay financially viable.
Why Revenue Cycle Performance Is Now a Clinical Imperative Read More
Brundage Group earns Becker’s 2026 RCM Companies to Know list for the second year, highlighting its physician-led approach to revenue cycle performance.
Brundage Group Named Becker’s Top RCM Company 2026 Read More
Discover why healthcare conferences help revenue cycle leaders connect, share strategies, and stay ahead of evolving industry challenges.
Why Healthcare Conferences Matter for Revenue Cycle Leaders Read More
Nationwide revenue cycle solutions provider helps hospitals navigate the complexities of clinical revenue cycle management.
Brundage Group Recognized as a Top 10 RCM Provider Read More
Hospital physicians need expert Physician Advisor guidance to handle medical necessity reviews, utilization management requirements and rebuff payer scrutiny.
Why Hospital Physicians Need Expert Physician Advisor Guidance Read More
Best Practices for Querying Elevated Troponins.
Query IQ: “Stop Saying That!” Read More
Learn how PEPPER data highlights medical necessity risks in Medicare Part A and strategies hospitals can use to protect revenue and ensure compliance.
Examining Medical Necessity Compliance in Medicare Part A Read More
When reimbursement stalls, denials rise. Learn how flat Medicare Advantage rates are driving payer tactics—and why proactive Physician Advisor support is critical.
Why Flat MA Reimbursement = More Denials and Financial Strain Read More
A Physician Advisor explains why “good enough” documentation now creates financial risk—and how proactive, real-time strategy protects margins in 2026.
“Good Enough” Documentation Is No Longer Good Enough Read More
External Physician Advisor support is now essential. Learn why hospitals are shifting from internal models to scalable, tech-enabled national teams.
Why External Physician Advisor Support Is Essential Read More
Inaccurate patient status creates revenue and compliance risk. Discover why healthcare leaders must prioritize automation projects that improve real-time determinations.
Why Projects Targeting Accurate Patient Determinations should be an Executive IT Priority Read More
Brundage Group announces Brundage Workforce Solutions’ rebrand to VelarityHCS in January 2026, maintaining a strategic mid-revenue cycle alliance.
Brundage Group Clarifies Market Focus as Brundage Workforce Solutions (BWS) Rebrands Read More
How Certus Radar™, powered by Brundage Group, transforms clinical revenue cycle performance.
Three Reasons Hospitals Need Automation in 2026 Read More
How the Physician Advisor role is evolving this year to strengthen clinical alignment, financial performance, and denial management.
Physician Advisor Trends Defining 2026 Read More
Strengthening compliance, supporting clinicians, and protecting revenue is our approach to CDI in the year ahead.
2026 Goals for CDI and Physician Advisor Collaboration Read More
Available 365 days a year, Brundage Group delivers expert Physician Advisory Services, CDI support, and denial prevention when you need it most.
Trusted Hospital Support Every Day Read More
Stay compliant after Medicare’s Sept 2025 short stay review shift to MACs.
You Need Certus Radar™ to Stay Off the Radar Read More
Aetna’s Severity Inpatient Policy for MA contracts now starts Jan 1, 2026. Hospitals must review contracts, plan responses, and track CMS updates.
Aetna’s Unilateral Decision to Implement a Five Midnight Rule Read More
Avoid denials with compliant, evidence-based queries. Learn from a real sepsis case when clinical indicators don’t support the diagnosis.
Query IQ: When Clinical Indicators Don’t Match the Diagnosis Read More
Explore what Revenue Integrity means in 2026 and how hospitals can reduce denials, improve documentation, and achieve sustainable financial health.
What Revenue Integrity Means in 2026 Read More
Learn how CMS tracks hospital readmissions through HRRP and IQR programs using EMR and claims data to improve risk adjustment and quality reporting.
Hospital-Wide Readmission Measure: Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Read More
Learn how to craft compliant, non-leading queries with Brundage Group experts to protect revenue, reduce denials, and ensure accurate documentation.
Query IQ: Clarify Without Leading Read More
Learn the risks and next steps regarding Aetna’s new Medicare Advantage policy.
Aetna’s New Medicare Advantage Inpatient Policy and Its Impact on Hospitals and Patients Read More
Technology alone can’t fix your revenue cycle. Learn how Brundage Group combines physician-led insight with tech-enabled tools to identify missed revenue, capture it, and close the feedback loop for lasting improvement.
Tech Alone Can’t Fix Your Revenue Cycle: How Physician-Led RCM Closes the Gaps Read More
Brundage Group celebrates Taylor Smith and Keith Fulmer for being named 2025 Up-and-Comers by Becker’s Healthcare—highlighting their leadership in health IT, revenue cycle innovation, and driving meaningful change across the industry.
Brundage Group Leaders Recognized by Becker’s Healthcare Read More
Templated queries aren’t one-size-fits-all. When misused, they can lead to confusion, denials, and compliance risks. Learn how to craft clinically grounded, concise queries that clarify documentation, without leading the diagnosis.
Query IQ: Are Your Query Templates Friend or Foe? Read More
Explore how the future of healthcare depends on innovative care delivery models and technology that acts as a safety net to secure earned revenue.
Reimagining the Healthcare Workforce Read More
Brundage Group is HITRUST certified—delivering secure, compliant solutions that protect your data and strengthen the clinical revenue cycle.
HITRUST Certified: Our Approach to Secure Revenue Cycle Integration Read More
Learn about a real-world denial that highlights what makes clinical indicators and queries defensible—plus tips to make your documentation audit-ready.
Query IQ: Clarifying Clinical Indicators Read More
The Case Mix Index (CMI) has been a key performance indicator across hospitals nationwide. But as margins shrink and complexity grows, it’s time to ask: Is your hospital relying on outdated and incomplete measures?
What Your CMI Isn’t Telling You Read More
Let’s Start with a Fundamental Truth: Physician Advisors are not interchangeable- and treating them as a just another FTE is a costly mistake.
Physician Advisors Are Not Commodities: A Strategic Look at External Support Read More
What is Ghost Revenue and why should you care?
Ghost Revenue: How to Claim Earned but Unrealized Dollars Read More
Discover how payers are misusing query guidelines to justify denials — and how Brundage Group’s new Query IQ series arms hospitals with tools to fight back. Learn to build bulletproof queries and protect revenue with real-world denial defense strategies.
Query IQ: The “Other” Denial-When Payers Rewrite the Rules Read More
From payer tactics and denials management to quality measures and AI, the sessions at ACDIS 2025 highlighted the growing influence of CDI across the revenue cycle and its importance at every level of hospital performance.
The Evolution of CDI: Lessons Learned from ACDIS 2025 Read More
A quiet but significant shift is happening in hospitals nationwide: Physician Advisors are stepping into the boardroom. No longer limited to clinical guidance, they’re becoming essential players in revenue strategy, compliance, and executive decision-making. Explore why the most forward-thinking hospitals invest in business-minded Physician Advisors, and why that shift redefines healthcare leadership’s future.
The Strategic Ascent of Physician Advisors in Healthcare Read More
Discover how Brundage Group Intelligence empowers hospitals to capture earned revenue, streamline utilization workflows, and enhance compliance—through tech-enabled solutions backed by real clinical insight.
Revenue Integrity Through Tech-Enabled Solutions Read More
At Brundage Group, our people are the heart of everything we do, and we’re honored to be awarded by Tampa Bay Business Journal. This recognition, based entirely on employee feedback, truly reflects the supportive and values-driven culture we live in daily.
Brundage Group Named #1 Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay Read More
Rising denial rates aren’t just a paperwork problem—they’re reshaping inpatient admissions and impacting hospital revenue. With data-driven strategies and Physician Advisor support, learn how to break the cycle of reactive decision-making, protect your bottom line, and reclaim earned but unrealized revenue.
Denials vs. Inpatient Admission Percentage – Examining the Financial and Clinical Impact Read More
