Why FQHCs Are Outsourcing Revenue Cycle Management When the Back Office Breaks Down
Staff shortages, rising denials, and budget pressure are converging. For Federally Qualified Health Centers and Community Health Centers, outsourcing revenue cycle management (RCM) is no longer a fallback — it’s a financial lifeline. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) exist to serve everyone — regardless of ability to pay. That mission […]
Why FQHC Denial Rates Are Rising — And What Your Billing Team Can Do About It
Claim denials have become one of the most persistent financial threats facing Federally Qualified Health Centers today. In 2022, roughly 30% of healthcare providers reported that at least 10% of their claims were denied. By 2025, that number had climbed to 41%, representing a 37% increase in just three years. For a large health system […]