Denials from insurance payers have increased over the past several years, intensifying pressure on hospital revenue cycles. National denial rates have climbed from just over 10% in 2020 to nearly 12% in 2026, and more than 40% of providers now report denial rates above that threshold.^1,2 As a result, industry estimates suggest that billions in hospital claims are initially denied each year.¹ This places denials among the most significant sources of revenue disruption in healthcare.