Wakefield & Associates has released a new guide to help healthcare providers reduce medical claim denials, improve billing efficiency, and strengthen revenue cycle management. The initiative includes actionable steps such as prioritizing clean claims, improving data accuracy, and using denial analytics to support compliance and financial outcomes.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 15th Apr 2025 – Wakefield & Associates, a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions, has released a comprehensive guide to help healthcare practices reduce claim denials and improve operational efficiency. Titled “Reduce Claim Denials in Your Medical Practice,” the article outlines practical, data-driven strategies to address common issues in medical billing and streamline the claim approval process.

“Denied claims not only disrupt cash flow but take valuable time away from patient care,” said a spokesperson from Wakefield & Associates. “By helping practices reduce denials and improve claim accuracy, we support better financial and patient outcomes.”

The release explores the most frequent reasons for denied claims, such as incomplete documentation, lack of prior authorizations, medical necessity rejections, and insurance eligibility errors. It also emphasizes the importance of accurate coding, regular staff training, and the use of denial trend data to proactively improve billing operations.

Wakefield & Associates’ guide encourages healthcare providers to:

Prioritize clean claim submissions

Implement strict quality control protocols

Monitor and categorize denial trends

Conduct eligibility checks upfront

Train staff regularly on payer requirements and coding updates

With rising denial rates across the industry, this resource offers timely support for practices navigating increasingly complex billing systems. The initiative underscores Wakefield & Associates’ continued commitment to healthcare financial success through strategic revenue cycle optimization.

About Wakefield & Associates
Wakefield & Associates is a national leader in revenue cycle and receivables management, serving healthcare organizations with solutions that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance. The company provides collections, extended business office support, and analytics-driven consulting to hospitals, private practices, and health systems across the country.