We were cited in healthcare strategist Paul Keckley’s widely read report “The 10 Healthcare Headlines you Might See in 2026.” The article references data from our 2025 Benchmark Report to support key observations about the pressures facing healthcare providers.
Keckley’s analysis cites our findings that in 2025, the average denied amount across hospital inpatient and outpatient settings increased by double digits, 14 percent in hospital outpatient and 12 percent in inpatient settings. He also references our data showing that the total at risk amount and cases per customer increased by 30 percent for external payer audits, with the average amount per claim also increasing by 18 percent. The comprehensive report explores 10 potential healthcare headlines for 2026, examining structural, regulatory, and competitive changes that will likely alter the healthcare landscape. Read the full article on Paul Keckley’s website and access our complete 2025 Benchmark Report.
