2026 RCM market report details vendor consolidation and AI focus

A new 'State of Hospital Systems RCM Tech & Services' report for 2026 highlights ongoing market dynamics. Key findings include continued vendor consolidation, with larger players acquiring niche capabilities, and a sharpened focus on artificial intelligence and automation as core differentiators. The report suggests the revenue cycle technology landscape is maturing, with solutions increasingly aimed at reducing manual labor and predicting revenue leakage. For practices evaluating RCM partners, this underscores the importance of assessing a vendor's long-term AI roadmap and integration strategy rather than just current feature lists.