Name
06. Paying the Price: Strategies for Managing Denials and Slow Payments
Date & Time
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Speakers
René Suntay, Chief Financial Officer, Meadville Medical Center
Kathleen Moriarty, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCM, Senior Director, Case Management, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Kyle McElroy, Senior Vice President, RCM Operations, Conifer Health Solutions
Denise Boykin, CPA, MBA, CHFP, Vice President, System and Strategic Finance, Ascension
René Suntay Kathleen Moriarty Kyle McElroy Denise Boykin
Description

Denied claims and slow payments strain healthcare organizations’ finances. This panel explores practical strategies to reduce denials, accelerate collections, and optimize revenue cycle operations. Leaders share insights on workflow improvements, technology adoption, staff training, and payer collaboration, offering actionable approaches to strengthen cash flow, financial stability, and organizational resilience.

Location Name
Salon A-2 (Lower level)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Jakob Emerson, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
jemerson@beckershealthcare.com
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, Strategy