Healthcare ReimbursementArticles
Expert documentation on pricing transparency, payer negotiations, and strategies to maximize reimbursements.
How to Negotiate a Contract with BUCA Payers
The only negotiation that works with Blue Cross, United, Cigna, and Aetna is one anchored to comparable-provider rates. Here's how to find them.
Stephen Jarrell · Apr 10, 2026
Guides & Tutorials
How to See Your Actual Fee Schedule with BUCA Payers
Your real BUCA fee schedule is public under the Transparency in Coverage Rule. Here's how to find it, read it, and verify what you're actually being paid.
Stephen Jarrell · Apr 10, 2026
Guides & Tutorials
The High Cost of 'Free' Price Transparency Data
Machine-Readable Files are technically free, but parsing them in-house runs ~$40K/year in compute plus two engineers — roughly $250K all-in.
Stephen Jarrell · Apr 10, 2026
Industry Insights
Understanding Hospital Pricing: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Hospital pricing data includes multiple dollar amounts for the same procedure. Learn which metrics actually matter for revenue and contract negotiations.
Stephen Jarrell · Mar 19, 2026
Industry Insights