August 12, 2026
Five denial trends every CFO should watch
By Rahul Menon
Denials are a lagging indicator. By the time they show up in the monthly report, the underlying cause has been costing money for weeks.
Trends to put on the dashboard
- Authorization-related denials by service line
- Medical necessity denials by payer
- Timely filing write-offs
- Rework cost per denied claim
- Overturn rate on appeals
