CureMed Blog and Resources

Practical insights for medical billing and revenue cycle management

Expert guides on denial management, state-specific compliance, payer intelligence, and RCM best practices. Written by our team of certified coders and billing specialists for U.S. medical practices.

Latest Articles

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Fresh perspectives on medical billing challenges, payer strategies, and revenue cycle optimization written by practicing billing professionals.

Cost Analysis
Guides

Outsourced vs In House Medical Billing: The Complete 2026 Cost Comparison

Real numbers on what practices actually pay for in-house billing versus outsourcing, with a decision framework for solo practitioners to mid-size groups.

Denial Management
Denial Management

How to Reduce Medical Billing Denials: 15 Proven Strategies for 2026

Actionable strategies to cut your denial rate from industry average 15 percent to under 5 percent, with payer-specific tactics.

Pricing Guide
Guides

Medical Billing Rates 2026: What Should Your Practice Actually Pay?

Complete breakdown of medical billing pricing models including percentage-based, flat fee, per-claim, and hybrid models with real market data.

Texas Guide
State Specific

Texas Medical Billing Guide 2026: BCBSTX, TMHP, and Prompt Pay Rules

Everything Texas practices need to know about payer landscape, credentialing timelines, and Texas-specific billing compliance requirements.

Psychiatry
Specialty Billing

Psychiatry Billing 90837: Documentation Requirements That Prevent Denials

Exact documentation standards required by BCBS, UHC, and Medicare for 90837 extended therapy sessions to avoid the most common denials.

Automation
Industry Trends

Prior Authorization Automation: How AI is Changing Medical Billing in 2026

Real-world impact of AI-powered prior authorization workflows, including case studies from practices that reduced auth time by 70 percent.

Meet Our Contributors

Written by certified billing professionals

Our articles come from certified coders, credentialing specialists, and revenue cycle experts with real hands-on experience in U.S. medical billing.

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Sarah Martinez

Lead Billing Specialist

Certified Professional Coder with 12 years of experience in multi-specialty billing across cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health.

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12yrExperience
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James Thompson

Credentialing Director

Manages provider credentialing across all 50 states with specialization in MMIS, PECOS, TMHP, and DHCS PAVE 3.0 enrollment workflows.

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Rachel Patel

Denial Management Lead

Appeals specialist with proven track record in Medicare Advantage denials, prior authorization recovery, and IPRO external appeals.

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8yrExperience
Blog FAQs

Common questions about our resources

How often is the CureMed blog updated?

We publish new articles weekly. Our team focuses on practical guides, state-specific compliance updates, payer intelligence, and specialty billing best practices that our clients can apply immediately in their day-to-day work.

Who writes the articles on the CureMed blog?

Our articles are written by certified billing professionals on our team including AAPC-certified coders, credentialing specialists, and revenue cycle management experts. Each article draws on real client experiences and industry best practices.

Can I use CureMed articles as training material for my staff?

Yes. Our articles are designed to be shared with billing teams, practice managers, and providers. Feel free to reference our content in your internal training. If you want printable versions or custom training materials, contact our team.

Do you cover specialty specific billing topics?

Yes. We publish deep dives on billing for cardiology, orthopedics, psychiatry, neurology, nephrology, OB/GYN, endocrinology, podiatry, and gynecology. Each article covers CPT codes, modifier strategies, prior authorization workflows, and payer-specific patterns.

Does CureMed offer content requests or custom guides?

Absolutely. If your practice needs a custom guide on a specific billing topic or payer situation, our team can prepare tailored content. Reach out through our contact form with your request.

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