In this episode of The Pulse, Lori Cox is joined by Lamon Willis, a seasoned expert with 20+ years of experience in healthcare auditing, billing, coding, and consulting, now serving as Solutions Director at AAPC Audit Services. Together, they dive into the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare institutions today, highlighting key areas to identify root causes for gaps in reimbursement. From navigating the complexities of hospital margins to leveraging price transparency regulations, this episode offers insights to empower you to make decisions that lead to financial success. Key Discussion Points: Hospital margins and financial challenges Price transparency and competitive dynamics Contract negotiation and management AI and technology in revenue optimization Identifying revenue drain areas Pre and post charge audit reviews